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1. When will the next Grants/Contracts Review Committee meeting be held?

Generally this question is asked by other departments or agencies in order to submit grant/contract items for the committee's agenda deadline and Council agenda deadline. The information is therefore submitted to members for review. A copy of the meeting agenda deadline dates is available on the Council Budget Office website.

2. How would a City-Parish employee of (department "x") submit a request for approval to transport another individual in a City-Parish owned assigned automobile?

There are specific guidelines for filing a request to be considered by the Auto Committee. Only individuals who are assigned City-Parish automobiles have the need to obtain approval to transport other persons in the vehicle. This must be done prior to use of the vehicle in any other manner than which it was originally intended. This information may be obtained through the Council Budget Office website.

3. When will (department "x") Council Budget Hearing be held?

This question is addressed annually by department heads and outside agency directors. The hearings are scheduled on several dates dedicated for conducting the hearings and are televised on the governmental channel Metro21. Memorandums are sent to department heads and outside agency directors relative to their scheduled date and time. View the Council Calendar for meeting dates.

4. How much money does (department "x") have in a specific account (i.e. office supplies)?

Periodically, council districts may request an accounting of their general fund balances. Having approved and controlled access to the Finance system, information may be obtained and presented accordingly. For more information, contact us at 225-389-3051.