2019-0167
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
RESOLUTION NO.
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A resolution authorizing and calling for the Parish Council to conduct a formal investigation into the two "Special Matters To Be Considered By Council" which have appeared on the May 20, 2019 council meeting agenda regarding the misuse of public equipment on private property, pursuant to the Home Rule Charter, Article III. Organizations, Structure & Distribution of Powers and Functions, A. The Governing Authority, 7. Powers & Duties of the Parish Council, c. iv.
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WHEREAS, Home Rule Charter, Article III. Organizations, Structure & Distribution of Powers and Functions, A. The Governing Authority, 7. Powers & Duties of the Parish Council, c. iv. states "Make investigation of Parish affairs and make inquiries into the conduct of any department, office, agency or special district of the Parish, including the investigation of the accounts, records and transactions of the department, office, agency or special district; and for the purpose of investigation, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and require the production of books, papers and other evidence; and any person who fails or refuses to obey any lawful order of the Council shall, upon conviction, be punished in such manner as the Council shall fix by ordinance"; and,
WHEREAS, at the March 11, 2019 parish council meeting, the following Special Matters To Be Considered By Council were read by the Council Chairman; "Misuse of Public Equipment on Private Property on July 1, 2018 in Paradis, Louisiana"; and,
WHEREAS, at the May 20, 2019 parish council meeting, the following Special Matters To Be Considered By Council was read by the Council Chairman; "Misuse of Public Equipment on Private Property on July 1, 2018 in Paradis, Louisiana, was referred by the Legal Department to the District Attorney, who has since advised in a meeting held on May 8, 2019, his position remains that after careful r...
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