LPSC ADA Policy

Business and Executive Session

In accordance with La. Revised Statute 42:17.2.1, the Commission has adopted the following procedures to facilitate members of the public’s participation in our Business & Executive ("B&E") meetings who have a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") or such person’s designated caregiver.

Accommodations

Should a member of the public wish to attend the Commission’s B&E meeting, but need ADA accommodations, please fill out the Request for Accommodations Form and submit it to the Commission’s ADA Coordinator, Sara Simpson, at sara.simpson@la.gov. Should you have any questions regarding the form, please reach out to Mrs. Simpson via the same email address or by telephone at (225) 342-6123.

Public Comment

Should a member of the public wish to provide comment at a Commission B&E meeting, but is unable to attend due to an ADA disability, such person may submit comments electronically to lpschelp@la.gov. All comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting and must include the following information:

    1) Exhibit Number;
    2) Commenter’s first and last name;
    3) Who the commenter represents, if anyone other than him/herself; and
    4) The comment (please keep comments as succinct as possible).

All comments received electronically prior to 4:30 p.m. the day before the Commission’s Business & Executive meeting will be accepted as a public comment, and will read into the record during the meeting.