House Bill No. by Representative Dewitt aims to amend the process for filling vacancies in the classified police service of the city of Alexandria. The bill introduces new provisions under R.S. 33:2494(C)(7), which stipulate that if a vacancy cannot be filled through reinstatement or reemployment, the police department's board will certify names from the promotional list in order of appearance. The appointing authority is then required to select a candidate from this list, specifically choosing someone who ranks among the five highest in departmental seniority.

This legislation retains existing laws regarding the fire and police civil service system while adding an exception specifically for Alexandria. The proposed changes are designed to streamline the appointment process and ensure that vacancies are filled by qualified individuals based on their seniority within the department. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the police service in Alexandria by modifying the criteria for filling vacant positions.