The Purchasing Department is administered by the government of the City of Pineville in Louisiana. The department is responsible for obtaining supplies, equipment, goods and nonprofessional contractual services for the city s various departments. The Purchasing Department s activities are governed by state laws and legal ordinances adopted by the city council. The City of Pineville operates through finance, economic development, fire, public works, and parks and recreation departments. The city government s human resources department provides enrollment, liaison, and payroll processing and reporting services. Its police department provides law enforcement services and works for the protection of lives and properties of citizens.