House Bill No. 136, introduced by Representative Illg, amends the process for filling vacancies in the classified police service specifically for the city of Harahan. The bill enacts R.S. 33:2554(C)(6), which establishes a new procedure for appointing individuals to vacant positions within the police department. If a vacancy cannot be filled through reinstatement or reemployment, the 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 who is among the three highest in departmental seniority.

This legislation introduces an exception to the existing law, which typically mandates that vacancies be filled by the individual with the greatest departmental seniority on the promotion list. By allowing the appointing authority to choose from the top three candidates based on seniority, the bill aims to provide more flexibility in the hiring process while still adhering to the principles of seniority within the police department. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the appointment process in Harahan's police service.