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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

  • CHANGE OF DATE - Mayor & City Council Regular Meeting
    Published: Thursday, April 28, 2011
    The Gretna City Council will hold its May 2011 meeting on Monday, May 9, 2011 instead of the customary Wednesday meeting date. The meeting location is the same, in the Gretna City Hall Council Chamber...
  • City Considers Sign Ordinance
    Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
    Comments were received at a public hearing to discuss business and billboard sign regulations. See the ordinance and Study presentation.... Volunteer to serve on a review committee!sa
  • Ordinances to be adopted 05-09-11
    Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
    The following ordinances will be considered for adoption by the City Council of the City of Gretna at a Public Hearing on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 5:30 p. m. at Gretna City Hall, Second Street and Huey ...
  • Agenda-Council Regular Meeting 04-13-11
    Published: Friday, April 08, 2011
    The Mayor and City Council of the City of Gretna will meet in regular session on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., on the second floor Council Chambers of Gretna City Hall, Second Street and Hue...
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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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