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Louisiana Attorney General Reports

Decided May 25, 2010Published

1Opinion of the Court

Dear Hons. Watkins and Blackall:

You have each requested the opinion of this office concerning the validity of the 2010 budget ordinance for the City of Covington, Ordinance No. 2009-29, and Mr. Blackall has also requested our interpretation of certain provisions of the Home Rule Charter for the City of Covington. We have consolidated your requests for our consideration and response.

The City of Covington ("Covington" or "City") operates pursuant to a Home Rule Charter ("Charter") adopted by referendum on November 7, 1978, and effective July 1, 1979, all in accordance with Article VI, Section…

2Cases cited15 opinions

SWAT 24 Shreveport Bossier, Inc. v. BondSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2001
David v. Our Lady of the Lake Hosp., Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 2003
Cox Cable v. City of New OrleansSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1993
Johnson v. Sewerage District No. 2 of Parish of CaddoSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1960
State v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2001

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