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Bogalusa introduces city credit-card policy to set card controls and accountability
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance No. 2301 to establish a city credit-card policy governing issuance, permissible uses and supervisory approvals; a public commenter praised the policy as a tool to prevent misuse and corruption.
Council introduced Ordinance No. 2301, which would establish a city credit-card policy to set guidelines on issuance, use, account approval and internal controls. The policy language described that card accounts must be approved by the council, issued in the city’s name and limited to those necessary to conduct official business; it would require the fiscal administrator to sign and implement the policy once adopted.
During public comment a resident praised the ordinance, saying the city needed safeguards against misuse and corruption and expressing confidence the council would act to pass the measure. Council discussion emphasized that card accounts should be formally approved before issuance and that account fees and card numbers should be limited.
No final vote on Ordinance No. 2301 is recorded in the transcript; members moved the item forward for further action.
