Jeannette Lapoint
City Clerk
324 N. Broadway St.
P.O. Box 1249
Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: (337) 821-5500 |
Fax:
(337) 821-5527 |
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The Finance Department is responsible for all
accounting, payroll, purchasing, personnel,
utility billing, revenue collection, occupational licenses,
zoning applications, variance applications, safety,
insurance and budgeting functions and also
maintains all official records, including
ordinances, resolutions and proceedings of city
council meetings.
~ Frequently Asked Questions ~
How do I get placed on the City
Council Agenda?
City Council Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of
each month at 5:30 p.m. at 110 N. Broadway St. (Safety
Building). To be placed on City Council Agenda call City
Hall at 337-821-5500 and ask for the City Clerk and give a
brief description of the purpose of your request.
How do I get copies of public
records or ordinances, etc., which govern the City of Jennings?
You are required to put your request in writing at City
Hall at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance and pay a
nominal fee for copies and research if applicable.
How do I apply for employment
with the City of Jennings?
All open full time positions, except Civil Service
positions (Fire and Police) are advertised in the local
newspaper and posted on our web site on our Employment
page. All applications are turned into City Hall, then
turned over to the department that has the available
position. The head of that department handles the
interviewing and hiring process.
Civil Service positions (Fire and Police) are filled from
an eligibility list. Applications to take the Civil
Service exam can be picked up at the Jennings Fire or Police
departments.
What requirements does the City of
Jennings have relating to opening a business?
Applications for business licenses should be applied for at
City Hall by calling Brenda Miller at 337-821-5500. She
will explain the Zoning requirements, etc., which you should be
aware of and the process of obtaining a business license.
City of Jennings
PO Box 1249 ~ 324 N. Broadway St.
Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: 337-821-5500 ~ Fax: 337-821-5527
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