La. Stat. tit. 33 § 1942
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
The board shall consist of the mayor and the heads of the police and fire departments, who shall sit in session whenever such deeds of valor, or acts conducive to the betterment and credit of the department are brought to their attention by anyone; the board is vested with full discretion in the matter of the award of gold medals, after a full investigation of all matters covered by the purposes of this Part.
La. R.S. § 33:1942