Though her responsibilities will remain the same, the top lieutenant for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards will soon have a different title.

On Wednesday, the East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a contract for Christel Slaughter , who has served as Mayor-President Sid Edwards' acting chief administrative officer since September.

Starting next year, Slaughter will have a different title — which has yet to be determined — but will keep the same responsibilities, said Mason Batts, executive director of the Mayor's Office.

Under the one-year contract, Slaughter will be paid $180,000 to guide "public relations activities, and the research and analysis of administrative practices performed by operating departments."

As a contracted employee, Slaughter cannot retain the tit

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