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Council creates deputy municipal clerk position amid debate; sets salary at $42,000
Summary
The council voted to create a deputy municipal clerk position and set the salary at $42,000, despite objections from some members who said the city should cross-train existing staff rather than add payroll expense. The vote to create the position passed 3–2 after extensive public comment.
The Harahan City Council voted June 26 to create the position of deputy municipal clerk (Ordinance 2025-4) and later set the compensation for that municipal officer at $42,000 (Ordinance 2025-6).
Council debate was lengthy. Supporters said the municipal clerk is a critical position that requires a trained backup to maintain continuity for essential functions including records, FEMA reimbursement coordination and other time-sensitive tasks. Supporters noted the city recently lost a staff member who handled state and…
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