Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:2476(L)(1), the municipal fire and police civil service board in the city of Lafayette may fill the office of secretary by employing any person on a full-time basis. The board shall pay such person an amount that is within a salary range that is comparable to the salary range established by the Lafayette city-parish consolidated government for classified personnel employed in similar administrative positions.
La. R.S. § 33:2476.5