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New Orleans City Council Contract Authorization for Health Programs

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-175 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) Brief: Adding the President of the Council as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Health (STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program), and authorizing the President of the Council to sign the contract between the City of New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Health (STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program) as (Exhibit A). Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).

April 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action formalizes the administrative process for the City of New Orleans to enter into a contract with the state for public health services related to STI, HIV, and Hepatitis programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

President of the Council

The President is granted the specific authority to sign the contract on behalf of the city.

Louisiana Department of Health

The department is the counterparty to the contract with the City of New Orleans.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This authorizes the President of the New Orleans City Council to sign a contract with the Louisiana Department of Health regarding STI, HIV, and Hepatitis programs. It specifically adds the Council President as an official for this agreement.

Key Facts

Motion M-26-175 was passed by the City Council.
The President of the Council is now authorized to sign the contract with the Louisiana Department of Health.
The contract pertains to the STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program.
The motion was introduced on April 23, 2026.
The contract is identified as Exhibit A in the motion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this motion do?

It grants the President of the City Council the authority to sign a specific contract with the Louisiana Department of Health for public health programs.

Which health programs are covered by this contract?

The contract covers the STI, HIV, and Hepatitis programs.

Why It Matters

This action formalizes the administrative process for the City of New Orleans to enter into a contract with the state for public health services related to STI, HIV, and Hepatitis programs.

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Administrative Signatory Update

The motion formalizes the role of the Council President in executing state-city health contracts.

President of the Council Louisiana Department of Health

Connected Entities

personCouncilmember Harris“Introduced the motion by request.”Map →

organizationCity of New Orleans“Party to the contract.”Map →

organizationLouisiana Department of Health“State agency providing the STI/HIV/Hepatitis program.”Map →

otherTMP-2254“File identifier.”Map →

Sources

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