The ethics board argued that the city should first amend the city charter to increase the office's minimum guaranteed funding before granting it new authority and responsibilities.
Council President Helena Moreno to introduce amendment to fund homicide unit for DAs office while maintaining parity for defenders.
The workshop will offer a general information on accessing public records with a focus on environmental records.
The first amendment would make code enforcement an independent city department and the second is aimed at giving the council more time to scrutinize the annual budget.
The Louisiana Department of Health acknowledged the error and said it is working to correct the problem.
A record-breaking drought throughout the Mississippi River basin is finally beginning to ease, federal officials said Friday.
The new ordinance will require council approval for multiyear contracts and contracts worth more than $1 million.
The consulting firm's visit was unannounced, according to the executive.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will ask judges to release kids who can be "safely reintegrated back into the community."
Investigation targets include the Sewerage and Water Board, short-term rental enforcement and the NOPD.
