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The Lincoln Parish Police Jury is a 12 member body of elected officials that is
the governing authority for Lincoln Parish. Lincoln Parish is divided into
twelve geographic regions called districts. A Police Juror is elected from
within the district to serve a four year term representing the people of that
district.
The Police Jury provides many services including road and bridge construction
and maintenance, drainage, sewerage, solid waste disposal and health services
provided throught the Lincoln Parish Health Unit. The Police Jury also operates
the Lincoln Parish Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Louisiana boasting
nationally renowned mountain bike trails.
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The Lincoln Parish Police Jury also established and provides oversight for other
commissions and board including the Detention Center Commission, Library Board,
Communication District Commission, and the Lincoln Parish Fire Protection
District.
The Police Jury is responsible for housing and maintaining the Courts and
the offices of the Assessor, Coroner, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters,
District Attorney and the Sheriff. They promote economic development and tourism
in their parishes, regulate various business activities and administer numerous
state and federal programs on the parish level. |
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