All legislative powers accruing to the city under the City Charter and under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana are vested in and exercised by the council.
Council holds regular meetings twice each month at city hall.
The chairman, or in his absence the vice chairman, presides at meetings of the council. A quorum is necessary before a lawful meeting of the council can be held. A quorum consists of a majority of the members of the council. Ordinances or resolutions are adopted, and appointments and removals are made only by a majority of those present and voting at a lawful meeting of the council which is open to the public. The council records and keeps minutes of each council meeting.