RS 33:1395.4: Amendment of charter

A. The method and frequency of amending the charter may be provided in said charter and the charter may provide a procedure by which the local governing authority or resident of the municipality or parish may propose changes in the charter. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:1395(A), in addition, any parish or municipality may amend an existing home rule charter either by amendments proposed by the charter commission or by amendments proposed by the governing body.

B. The proposed changes in the charter shall be approved by a majority of the electors of the municipalities or parish as provided by Article VI, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974.