2026-0171
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
ORDINANCE NO. __________
Title
An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article II., Departments, by adding Sec. 2-24 to create the Department of engineering and provide for its responsibilities and functions.
Body
WHEREAS, a need exists within the structure of St. Charles Parish for the creation of a Department of engineering; and,
WHEREAS, a central system of administration is needed including but not limited to planning, design and management of the public infrastructure to ensure safety, efficiency and community growth; and,
WHEREAS, Article III. of the Home Rule Charter, states the Parish Council may create parish departments, offices or agencies in addition to those created by the Home Rule Charter.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article II., Departments, by adding Sec. 2-24 to create the Department of engineering, on the Chapter's title page is hereby amended with new text underlined and deleted text in strikethrough:
Article II. Departments
Sec. 2-17. Department of community services.
Sec. 2-18. Department of homeland security and emergency preparedness.
Sec. 2-19. Department of public works.
Sec. 2-20. Department of mosquito control.
Sec. 2-21. Department of legal services.
Sec. 2-22. Department of waterworks.
Sec. 2-23. Department of economic development and tourism.
Secs. 2-24 - 2.50 Reserved.
Sec. 2-24. Department of engineering.
Secs. 2-25 - 2-50. Reserved.
SECTION II. That the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article II., Departments, by adding Sec. 2-24 to create the Department of engine...
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