House Bill No. by Representative Hilferty amends R.S. 33:4076 to enhance the operational framework of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. The bill allows the board to employ necessary personnel, including clerks, engineers, and skilled and unskilled workers, while mandating that all employees, except unskilled laborers, must pass a civil service examination prior to appointment. Additionally, if a position cannot be filled by a New Orleans resident within ninety days of advertisement, the board is permitted to hire a non-resident who will be exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment.

A significant addition in this bill is the requirement for the board to establish and maintain employment lists that contain the names of individuals eligible for appointment to various positions. This aims to streamline the hiring process and ensure a pool of qualified candidates is readily available. The bill will take effect only if a proposed amendment to Article X of the Louisiana Constitution is adopted in a statewide election.

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