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The City of Gretna operates under the "Lawrason Act" which can be found in the Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:321-481.
 
R.S. 33:321-481, commonly known as the Lawrason Act, are the laws governing the operation of the incorporated municipalities in this State. It explains how a municipality is considered a city, town or village. It covers the qualifications, duties, powers, and selection by either election or appointment, and the functions of each officer (mayor, board of aldermen, clerk, treasurer, marshal, mayor's court). It also details the levying and collection of taxes and expenditure of funds.
 
You may go to the Louisiana Laws Section R.S. 33:321 which is the beginning page of the Lawrason Act (view section by section after viewing the above).
 
The official business of the City of Gretna is open to the public.  All meetings and the conduct of business is according to the State of Louisiana Open Meetings Law.  You are welcome to participate in the business of government!

News & Notices

  • Agenda - Council Regular Meeting 09-08-10
    Published: Friday, September 03, 2010
    The Mayor and City Council of the City of Gretna will meet in regular session on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 5:30 p.m., on the second floor Council Chambers of Gretna City Hall, Second Street and ...
  • Notice - Bd. of Adjust. & Appeals 09-08-10
    Published: Monday, August 30, 2010
    The Board of Adjustments and Appeals of the City of Gretna will meet in session on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 4:30 p.m., on the second floor Council Chambers of Gretna City Hall, Second Street an...
  • Notice-Council Regular Meeting 09-08-10
    Published: Monday, August 30, 2010
    The Mayor and City Council of the City of Gretna will meet in regular session on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 5:30 p.m., on the second floor Council Chambers of Gretna City Hall, Second Street and ...
  • Ordinances to be adopted 09-08-10
    Published: Monday, August 30, 2010
    The following ordinances will be considered for adoption by the City Council of the City of Gretna at a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 5:30 p. m. at Gretna City Hall, Second Street ...
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Physical Address:
2nd St. at Huey P. Long

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 404
Gretna, LA 70054-0404
  • Telephone Number: (504) 363-1500
  • Fax Number: (504) 363-1509
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