Personnel & appointments in Louisiana local government
What Louisiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about personnel & appointments — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
216 Louisiana meetings since 2024 covered personnel & appointments. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Louisiana with the most personnel & appointments activity
- St. Charles Parish, LA (43)
- Ascension Parish School Board, LA (24)
- St. Tammany Parish School System, LA (16)
- Kenner, LA (14)
- Bossier City, LA (14)
- Baton Rouge, LA (12)
- Bastrop, LA (9)
- Sulphur, LA (9)
- DeRidder, LA (9)
- Portbarre, LA (9)
- Oakgrove, LA (6)
- Lafayette Parish School System, LA (6)
Latest matching meetings
Civil Service Board to hear appeal for firefighter suspension
The Kenner Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will review personnel actions, examination grades, and applications. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a 22-day suspension for Firefighter Donnie Duncan, Sr.
Personnel Committee to discuss Bus Attendant job description
The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee will meet to review staffing reports and leave requests. The committee is also scheduled to discuss and revise the job description for Bus Attendants.
City to negotiate depository contract after receiving no bids
The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will consider appointments to the Municipal Planning Commission and Civil Service Board. The board will also review an alcohol permit for a motorcycle event and address the lack of bids for a city depository.
Board to hold public hearing on abolishing Police Public Information Officer role
The Bossier City Fire & Police Civil Service Board will approve personnel action forms for both departments. It will conduct a public hearing to abolish the Police Public Information Officer classification and post 30‑day notices for other police classification changes. The board will also approve promotional exams…
Council to consider $80M budget amendment, dog park contract, and road drainage project
The St. Charles Parish Council will hold public hearings on July 27 for ordinances including a $80.3 million budget amendment (adding revenues and transfers), a $1.43 million contract for a dog park, a $728,906 contract for Kinler and Paul Fredrick Roadway and Drainage Improvements Phase I, and an amendment for storm…
Board to consider rehiring police officer, calling for new firefighter
The Civil Service Board will review minutes from previous meetings and act on personnel actions for the fire and police departments. New business includes considering a request from the Fire Chief to call for a Firefighter First Class position, reviewing applications for an Automotive Mechanic exam, and a request from…
Minden City Council to approve police promotions and airport fencing bid
The Minden City Council will consider adopting minutes from June and July, authorizing the mayor to sign a DRA grant document, declaring surplus city vehicles, and setting airport hangar fees. The body will also award a bid for airport perimeter fencing and approve promotions for the police and fire departments.
Civil Service Board to hear personnel appeals and investigations
The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to review several personnel matters. The agenda includes various appeals regarding terminations, suspensions, and reprimands for police and fire personnel.
Minden City Council to vote on airport fencing bid and hangar fees
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding a DRA Fiscal Year 2026 grant and the sale of surplus vehicles. The body will also vote on airport hangar fees and a bid for airport perimeter fencing. Personnel promotions for the police and fire departments are on the agenda.
West Monroe Board of Aldermen to review Cotton Street utility bids and project changes
The Board of Aldermen will consider several infrastructure contracts and change orders for water, sewer, and drainage projects. The meeting also includes the appointment of city department heads and the setting of regular meeting dates through 2030.
Board considers proposed parish employee pay plan updates after market study.
The Civil Service Board will review administrative updates and personnel activity reports. The main focus is a proposed update to the parish employee pay plan based on a recent market study. The board will also approve minutes from its April meeting.
Board to consider COLA adjustments and hear employee appeals
The Civil Service Board will discuss cost of living adjustments for city employees, schedule future meeting dates, and hold two appeals hearings for Conner Gibliant against the city. They will also approve minutes from the May 11 meeting and allow public comment.
Council to vote on new property tax rate and budget amendment
The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold second readings of ordinances to amend the current fiscal year budget and adopt a tax rate for 2026-2027 based on reappraisal. They will also consider reappointing Landon Saunders to the airport board, appointing Bill Pettus to the senior citizens board, and adopting new rules…
Shreveport Public Safety Committee to discuss police/fire facilities, staffing, taxi rules
The Public Safety Committee will hear updates on police and fire facilities, patrol cars, and equipment including electronic tickets and ballistic shields. The agenda also includes discussions on public safety staffing and pay, proposed amendments to Vehicle for Hire (taxicab) ordinances in Chapter 102, and plans for…
Board to adopt amended 2025-26 and new 2026-27 budgets
The Ascension Parish School Board will hold a public hearing and then vote on adopting the 2025-2026 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds amended budgets and the 2026-2027 budgets. The board will also vote on a Head Start director and approve a consent agenda including a roof replacement bid for Lowery Elementary…
Civil Service Board reviews personnel actions and requests
This is a procedural meeting of the Kenner Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. The board will review meeting minutes, personnel action forms, and any new hearing or investigation requests. Public comment is limited to matters under the board's jurisdiction.
Council considers major engineering contracts for drainage and shoreline protection
The Council is holding public hearings regarding a contract amendment for the Turtle Pond Pump Station and a new agreement for Lake Salvador shoreline protection. They are also considering an appointment to the Board of Directors for the Arc of St. Charles.
Board to declare vacancy and appoint interim member for District 9
The Jefferson Parish School Board is holding a special session to declare a vacancy in District 9, hear presentations from applicants for the interim seat, and select a candidate to fill the position until a special election can be held.
Civil Service Board to review fire and police personnel actions
The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to review personnel action forms for fire and police staff. The board will also consider updates to eligibility lists for various promotional and competitive positions.
Council will adopt the 2026 millage rate resolution for Town of Plain Dealing
The Town Council will consider and vote on several items, including a resolution to set the 2026 millage rate. Ordinances to change the salaries of the Town Clerk and the Chief of Police will be heard and voted on. The council will also discuss hiring two new full‑time police officers at a starting rate of $15.00 per…
Council will adopt the 2026‑2027 fiscal year budget ordinance
The Oakgrove City Council will vote to adopt the Budget Ordinance for fiscal year 2026‑2027 and approve May financial statements and bills. The meeting also includes hiring decisions for the water/sewer department, applications for changes in the Historic District, and discussion of a utility policy for rental…
Council to vote on bicycle playground and employee insurance changes
The DeRidder City Council will hold public hearings on eight ordinances, including building a bicycle playground, regulating wheeled vehicles in parks, and approving new employee insurance contracts. They will also introduce ordinances for July 4th entertainment, emergency water agreements, a regional housing study…
Fire Chief requests approval to hire an Automotive Mechanic
The Civil Service Board is reviewing routine personnel actions for the fire and police departments and processing a hiring request from the Fire Chief. The board will also examine applications for upcoming promotional exams for police and fire ranks. This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no public hearings…
Civil Service Board to review and approve a re-employment personnel action
The DeRidder Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a special meeting to review and approve a Personnel Action Form (PAF) for Amanda Westmoreland's re-employment. The meeting includes a roll call, an opportunity for public comment, and a review of old and new business.
Board to consider auctioning all vacant school properties for employee stipends
The board will vote on five second-reading proposals from the May 6 meeting, including suspending the school-naming process, adding a Donor Plaza at the Bunche/Washington construction site, and auctioning the old Washington School site, former Haynes site, and all vacant land/buildings with proceeds as employee…
Insurance Committee approves five insurance renewals
The Insurance Committee reviewed and approved renewals for health, vision, basic life and AD&D, workers' compensation, and student accident insurance. The committee also received an informational presentation on group ancillary renewal analysis. All action items were passed with unanimous votes. The workers'…
Pension board reviews reports and policy update
The City-Parish Employees' Retirement System (CPERS) Board of Trustees meets to approve previous meeting minutes, receive reports on benefits, DROP notifications, and disability matters. They will also hear consultants' reports on legal, actuarial, and investment performance, along with committee and staff reports…
Hospital board to accept 2025 audit, canvass special election results
The SCP Hospital Service District No. 1 board will recognize employee award winners, accept the draft audit for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2025, and hold an executive session on strategic planning and personnel. They will also vote on a resolution to certify the results of the May 16, 2026 special election.
Police dept proposes new roles; HR board to hear employee grievances
The Shreveport Human Resources Board will consider creating new police positions including Senior Police Systems Administrator, Crime Analyst (upgraded to Senior), and an Alcohol & Beverage Ordinance Coordinator. They will also hear pay-related grievances for Water & Sewerage employees and review salary adjustments…
Board reviews exam grades for police sergeant, captain, fire prevention officer
The board will review minutes, personnel actions, and exam grades for police sergeant, police captain, and fire prevention officer. It will also call for examinations for fire communications supervisor, chief of fire prevention, and fire prevention officer. New hearing or investigation requests will be considered.
DeRidder City Council considers new employee insurance plans and sewer project bids
The council will vote on multiple ordinances for new employee insurance contracts (health, dental, vision, disability, life) effective July 1, 2026, and an emergency ordinance for liability insurance. They will also consider resolutions to approve a water pollution prevention audit and authorize bids for sewer system…
Board to decide on Civil Service compliance for Police PIO position
The Fire & Police Civil Service Board will consider and approve a solution for Civil Service compliance for the Police Department's Public Information Officer position. They will also approve personnel action forms for both police and fire departments. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public…
Land Use Commission rezones 925 Prater Road to mixed residential
The Sulphur Land Use Commission will meet on May 18, 2026 to adopt two resolutions. One resolution elects Eddie LeBlanc as Chairman and Veronica Allison as Vice‑Chairman of the commission. The other resolution grants a rezoning of 925 Prater Road (Latin and Rosalind Berry) from residential to mixed residential to…
Council to sell Eastern Greenbelt Park parcels for $100,000 total
The council will hold public hearings on June 1 for two ordinances authorizing the sale of portions of Eastern Greenbelt Park in Norco for $20,000 and $80,000. Other public hearings include a $124,486 contract for drainage facility design, a $149,223 change order for the Des Allemands Boat Launch, and installation of…
Board to consider new EMS chief and officer job specs
The Personnel Board will discuss and vote on new, revised, and deleted job specifications for the Department of Emergency Medical Services. New positions include several chief-level officer roles. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and updates on hearings and court proceedings.
Board will hold a public hearing to review and approve seniority rosters
The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet on May 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City of Sulphur Council Chambers. The board will consider approval of minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting. It will hold a public hearing to review and approve the fire and police department seniority rosters…
Board to consider director's discretionary pay and conduct annual evaluation
The Kenner Civil Service Board will discuss the director's discretionary pay and conduct an annual performance evaluation in executive session. They will also hear a status update on a pending appeal and receive the director's report. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
Fire and Police Civil Service Board meets to approve minutes and personnel actions
The board will take public comments, approve minutes from March 12, 2026, and consider personnel action forms (PAFs). No major policy decisions or new business are listed for this meeting.
Council to hire four new police officers
The Port Barre Town Council will consider hiring four individuals as post‑certified police officers, as recommended by Chief Boudreaux. The meeting will also include reports from the town superintendent and the parks & recreation director, and the acceptance of financial and departmental reports.
Parish council to vote on selling park land for $100,000
The St. Charles Parish Council will hold public hearings on an ordinance to sell Eastern Greenbelt Park in Norco for $100,000 and a contract for the Summer Food Service Program. The council will also consider appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Communications District, and review a tabled zoning…