The bill enacted as R.S. 33:381(C)(37) pertains to the village of Hall Summit and introduces significant changes regarding its law enforcement structure. It allows the board of aldermen, upon the mayor's recommendation, to abolish the office of chief of police and the police department. Furthermore, it provides the option for the chief of police to be appointed by the board rather than elected at-large. Any such changes will only take effect at the end of the current police chief's term or when a vacancy arises, whichever comes first.
Additionally, if the office of chief of police and the municipal police department are abolished, the mayor and board of aldermen are authorized to contract with law enforcement entities within Red River Parish for law enforcement services. This provision aims to ensure that the village continues to have access to law enforcement support even after the potential dissolution of its police department.