Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:2476(L)(1), a municipality having a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand but not more than two hundred ten thousand persons, based on the latest federal decennial census, may fill the office of secretary for the municipal fire and police civil service board by employing any other person on a full-time basis with a rate of salary and benefits equivalent to like administrative personnel of the municipality, as determined by the municipality. The duties of the full-time secretary will be assigned by the civil service board.
La. R.S. § 33:2476.6