The requested change in law must first be advertised and public hearing must be held. Then it is presented at a regular City Council meeting for approval. Plaquemine has seen many different kinds of industries throughout its history. First it had the water commerce coming from the Atchafalaya through the Plaquemine Locks to the Mississippi River going to New Orleans. Plaquemine is now surrounded by the chemical industries and some of their spin-offs.
Towns can have many kinds of industries, but it is dependent upon the natural and human resources.
Fill out an application when a position becomes available, interviewed by department head, and then being approved by the Personnel Committee consisting of the Mayor and Board of Selectmen and pass a drug screen test and driving test, if applicable. Must pass a Civil Service examination which is given in Plaquemine City Hall on assigned dates as well as pass a drug screening test and physical examination 39. Must pass a Civil Service examination which is given in Plaquemine City Hall on assigned dates as well as pass a drug screening test and physical examination 40. Artisan deep wells located near Port Allen 41. Housing Program - federally funded program that offers rental housing to low income families Fire Dept.