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Budget and Personnel Services
The Budget and Personnel Services Department's responsibility to the City of Laurel and its citizens is to ensure that adequate controls exist in order to protect the City's funds and maintain adequate and accurate records of all financial transactions.
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Communications
The primary function of the Department of Communications is to provide useful information of public interest and importance to the community, residents and businesses within the City limits, as well as the greater Laurel area.
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Economic and Community Development
The Department of Economic and Community Development maintains and oversees the built environment within the City of Laurel.
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Emergency Management
The Office of Emergency Management plays a critical role in keeping the citizens of Laurel safe.
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Fire Marshal and Permit Services
The Department of the Fire Marshal and Permit Services (FMPS) is divided into two Divisions who are responsible for the management and enforcement of the City’s codes and ordinances as it relates to wide range of areas, to include building and property standards, fire and life safety standards, rental housing licenses and permitting services.
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Human Services
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is dedicated to supporting individuals and families in the Laurel community by connecting them with essential resources and services. Our goal is to foster a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community through accessible programs and community partnerships.
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Information Technology
The Department of Information Technology is committed to providing the systems necessary to enable employees to achieve their goals, to support computer training throughout the City.
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Office of the City Administrator
The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Laurel City Council, and serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Laurel.
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Office of the City Council
The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Laurel, and as elected representatives of the citizens, consider and enact resolutions, regulations, and ordinances for the protection of rights and privileges, peace and good government, and safety and health of all citizens.
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Office of the City Clerk
It is the responsibility of the Clerk to the City Council to provide assistance to the City Council and to maintain and preserve all required legislation in accordance with State, County and City Codes.
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Office of the Mayor
As the leading elected official of the City, the Mayor is empowered to approve or veto legislation, provide an annual budget for all City services, and have direct supervision of government administration for all citizens and businesses of the City.
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Parks and Recreation
Discover information about the Parks and Recreation Department events, classes, facilities, and more.
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Police
At the Laurel Police Department, we have long been committed to serving the community and doing so in a fair and equitable fashion. Each of our employees are devoted to the philosophies of Community Policing and Engagement in order to best serve every person.
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Public Works
The Department of Public Works provides a wide range of services to the citizens of Laurel.