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Parish President

Parish President Chris Daigle is a proud lifelong member of the Iberville Parish community and a dedicated advocate for its future. A local business owner for more than 15 years, he operates successful businesses in both White Castle and Plaquemine, giving him firsthand insight into the needs of local families and entrepreneurs.

President Daigle has been honored multiple times as one of the “Men of Iberville” by The Post South in recognition of his leadership and commitment to the parish. Alongside his wife, Ashley, and their four children, he remains focused on building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Iberville — one where families can thrive, and businesses can grow.

Duties of the President

Acts as Chief Executive Officer of Parish Government.
Exercises general executive and administrative authority over all departments, offices and agencies of parish government, except as otherwise provided by the Home Rule Charter.
Sees that all laws, provisions of the Home Rule Charter and acts of the Council, subject to the President’s direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.
Hires and suspends/removes for just cause any parish government employees and appointive administrative officers provided for, by or under the Home Rule Charter, except as otherwise provided by the Charter.
Prepares and submits the annual operating budget and five-year capital improvement budget to the Council.
Signs contracts for projects, equipment, professional services and materials and supplies specifically identified by ordinance.
Submits to the Council and makes available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of parish government as of the end of the fiscal year.
Makes such other reports as the Council may reasonably request to enable the Council to conduct its functions.
Attends all meetings of the Council and keeps the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of parish government and makes recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of parish government.
Performs other duties as specified in the Home Rule Charter or may be required by the Council, not inconsistent with the Charter.