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Dear Mr. Joseph:

We are in receipt of your request for our office to review documents regarding the amendment to the special legislative charter for the City of New Iberia, and to advise your office as to whether the Governor should approve the amendment.

FACTS AND APPLICABLE LAW

The City of New Iberia has presented the following documentation to the Governor's office:

1. A certified copy of Ordinance Number 515-96, adopted by the city council on December 3, 1996 by a vote of 4 yeas to 3 nays.

2. An Affidavit of Publication of the introduction of the ordinance and notice of public meetings,…