This bill enacts new provisions in Louisiana law regarding the creation and appointment of the position of Chief of Operations within the fire and police civil service. Specifically, it allows the governing authority to establish this position through an ordinance or resolution, with appointments made on a competitive basis from a list of eligible candidates. The fire chief will have the authority to select, supervise, and discharge the Chief of Operations, subject to the approval of the appointing authority. The bill also outlines the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities associated with the role, which may include direct supervision over classified service positions below the rank of fire chief.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that candidates for the Chief of Operations must have at least twenty-five years of service in fire suppression and one year as a confirmed battalion or district chief. It allows individuals in this position to apply for promotional examinations for higher ranks, although their eligibility for certification will be contingent upon demotion to their previous class. The bill ensures that individuals appointed as Chief of Operations retain their departmental seniority and outlines their rights in cases of disciplinary action, aligning them with other employees in the municipal fire and police civil service.