State Ex Rel. Porterie v. Walmsley

Generally, decisions of this court involving an interpretation of the "home rule" clauses in the various Constitutions of this state have varied in strict conformity with either the omission, enlargement, or restriction of these clauses.

In the case of R.E. Diamond v. G.L. Cain, 21 La. Ann. 309, the court said, in upholding the right of the Governor to appoint, remove, and control officers and men of the police force of the city of New Orleans, as follows:

"The Constitution of 1868 omitted article 133 of that of 1864, but by article 149 continued in force all legislation not inconsistent with…