

City Attorneys to Learn About Purchasing Tools & Rules
LaMATS’ Executive Director Cliff Palmer and Contracts Administrator Paul Holmes will lead a training session on the LaMATS Administered Cooperative Purchasing Commission (LACPC) at the 2026 Spring CLE Conference of the Louisiana City Attorneys Association on Friday, April 17, from 1 PM - 2 PM, in the Mayor Norman E. “Pete” Heine Executive Boardroom of the LMA building. Launched in 2021, The LACPC is a participant-directed cooperative joint commission, interlocal agency, and


LaMATS Supports Surplus Property Sales in 2026
The LaMATS Purchasing Services Municipal Surplus Property Program is designed to assist Louisiana municipalities in selling surplus items, which can include construction equipment, vehicles, and other miscellaneous property. This program allows municipalities to auction their surplus property online, providing a streamlined process for disposing unneeded items and ensuring they receive fair market value for items that are no longer needed. The program operates at no direct co


