Natchitoches, Louisiana

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The city of Natchitoches Pronounced NAK-uh-tush is the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, in the state of Louisiana. Established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana, the community was named after the Natchitoches Indian tribe. The City of Natchitoches was first incorporated on February 5, 1819.

Contents 1 Evaluating the city's website 1.1 The good 1.2 The bad 2 External links 3 References

[edit] Evaluating the city's website

[edit] The good

• City council members and contact information is available.^[1]
• Council meeting information is provided.^[2]

[edit] The bad

• Budget is not published.
• Council meeting agendas and minutes are not posted.
• Administrative officials are not listed.
• Audit reports are not available.
• City contracts are not online.
• Local tax, building permit and zoning information is not provided.
• How to make a public records request is not provided on the city's site.

[edit] External links

• Data about Natchitoches
• City website

[edit] References

1. ↑ Council Members
2. ↑ Home Rule Charter

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