House Bill No. 867, introduced by Representative Lacombe, seeks to amend the governance structure of the town of Fordoche by establishing the position of chief of police as an appointed role rather than an elected one. The bill enacts R.S. 33:381(C)(38), which stipulates that the chief of police will be appointed by the mayor with the approval of a majority vote from the board of aldermen. This change will take effect only after the current elected chief's term ends, unless the position is vacant or temporarily filled. The term of the appointed chief will align with that of the mayor and the aldermen.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the board of aldermen, upon the mayor's recommendation, will determine the chief's salary and establish the duties, qualifications, and responsibilities associated with the role. The chief of police will report directly to the mayor, thereby centralizing the command structure within the town's administration. This legislative change aims to streamline the leadership of the police department in Fordoche and enhance accountability within the local government.