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Dear Mr. Davenport:

This office recently issued to you La. Atty. Gen. Op. 09-0141, addressing questions regarding the authority of the Administration of the City of Alexandria relative to the Alexandria Civil Service Commission and its Director. Among the findings made in the opinion, we advised that the Commission is authorized by law to appoint its Director, but under Act 3901 has no other hiring authority.

You disagree with our conclusion regarding the Commission's hiring authority; however, we find no legal reason to change our determination. You also request our opinion regarding the…