Members of the City Clerk and Finance department serve the city in a variety of ways including:
The City Clerk’s office is the official repository for all City government documents and records and is the custodian of the City seal.
Preparing and administering a $73 million budget
Conducting municipal elections
Overseeing city purchasing
Overseeing accounts receivable
Overseeing accounts payable
Maintaining the city’s inventory
Assisting with privilege licenses
Reviewing and preparing contracts and agreements within the shortest time frame to ensure contract compliance without vendor inconvenience
Participating in litigation and municipal violation prosecution
Advising on statutory matters and handling litigation
Appearing in State and Federal court on behalf of the City
Bringing about preventative approaches to limiting risk
Participating in and presenting continuing legal updates to staff members
Participating in employment and administrative matters
And, responding to citizen requests and inquiries
The City of Laurel, established as a lumber town in 1882, is conveniently situated approximately two hours from larger destination cities such as Jackson, Biloxi, New Orleans, and Mobile. In recent years, the city has become a destination all its own thanks, in part, to its starring role in HGTV’s popular “Hometown” series. As Laurel, and interest in it, continues to grow, we are committed to providing the resources necessary to help all of our residents and businesses reach their full potential.
