| The
Department of Legal Services represents the Parish President
and Parish Council whenever legal services are needed. This
department also advises the Parish President and Council when
opinions are required, and prosecutes or defends all suits or
actions in which the Parish President or Council are parties.
Mr. Leon "Sonny" Vial III serves as Director of this department.
The department continues to review policies and procedures
for various Committees, Boards and commissions to insure compliance
with State, Federal and Local Laws. In addition, the Department
of Legal Services has increased its responsibility in providing
aid to the other Departments, Boards, Committees and Commissions
and has established procedures that will endure and continue
to aid future administrations. |