La. R.S. 33:441.27

The mayor of the city of New Roads may, from time to time when he deems it necessary and advisable, appoint an attorney, who shall be designated as court magistrate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor, to serve in his stead as the presiding official over the mayor's court. Whenever a magistrate is so designated by the mayor to preside over the mayor's court, he shall exercise the powers and authority of the mayor over said court. The magistrate shall serve at a salary fixed and paid by the mayor and councilmen of the city of New Roads.