City Attorneys to Learn About Purchasing Tools & Rules
- Mar 12
- 1 min read
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 a non-profit corporation created specifically for shared contract creation and costs administration between Louisiana local political subdivisions as authorized by the Local Services Law. The LACPC's operations are administered by the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Municipal Advisory and Technical Services Bureau, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the LMA.
We encourage all city attorneys to attend and obtain the presentation information needed by their purchasing staff to reduce the time and cost of procurement for municipalities. For information on how to register, visit www.lma.org, click on the Upcoming Events tab, and then "2026 LCAA Spring CLE Conference," or contact Executive Director Cliff Palmer at cpalmer@lamats.net.
This was a clear and informative post, and I liked how it outlines the opportunity for city attorneys to learn about purchasing tools and rules without making it feel too technical or confusing, because topics like municipal procurement can easily become hard to follow if not explained well. The way the post breaks down what will be covered and why it matters helps readers see the practical value of the session, especially for people who work with contracts and compliance on a regular basis. It’s useful to understand how different tools can make purchasing more efficient and how knowing the right rules can prevent issues down the line, which isn’t always obvious unless you deal with it every day. Some…