By JIM BUTLER

Pineville’s City Council has created a new position within its existing hierarchy.

Approved at the March meeting, the change takes one of the current assistant chief slots and converts it to chief of administration.

It is a competitive post, filled by the chief, subject to council approval.

Such positions are relatively new in Louisiana fire service, authorized by state statute early this century.

The CA removes from the chief mantle any number of housekeeping and paperwork tasks.

Any candidate for the post must have 10 years fire service.