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NEW ORLEANS FILM AND VIDEO COMMISSION

New Orleans City Code ch. 2, art. IV, div. 7
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New Orleans City Code § 2-236 Purposes.

Sec. 2-236. - Purposes. It is hereby found and determined that the establishment of this city as a major site for on-location productions by the film and television industry would be of tremendous significance to economic development within the city and would further serve to bring to national and international attention the bountiful natural and architectural assets and the beauty and history of our city. It is further found and determined that the establishment of a single entity for promotion of this city as a major on-location site for film and video productions and to serve as a contact for information pertaining to locations and logistics and performing liaison work with local residents, businesses, and governmental agencies is necessary. It is further found and determined that an effective film commission is essential to any jurisdiction desiring to invigorate its economy through attraction of the film and television industry. (Code 1956, § 18A-1)

New Orleans City Code § 2-237 Established, appointment.

Sec. 2-237. - Established, appointment. There should be established an advisory committee to be styled the New Orleans Film and Video Commission. The commission should be created in accordance with the provisions of section 4-104 of the Charter to consist of nine members. Two members should be appointed by the mayor, and the mayor should further appoint one member designated by each member of the council. (Code 1956, § 18A-2)

New Orleans City Code § 2-238 Reports.

Sec. 2-238. - Reports. The New Orleans Film and Video Commission shall provide periodic reports to the mayor and the council regarding its activities and shall make such recommendations as it deems advisable to promote the purposes of this division. (Code 1956, § 18A-3)
Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH2AD_ARTIVBOCOCO_DIV7NEORFIVICOFetched: 10/28/2026

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