The St. James Parish government provides a range of services for the residents of St. James Parish in Convent in Louisiana. It operates human resources, emergency preparedness, economic development, finance and public works departments. The government s human resources department includes housing, planning and research, special programs, transportation and youth service divisions. The St. James Parish government has several boards and commissions that include the East Bank Recreation Board, Hospital Board, Economic Development Board and Planning Commission. Its tourism department provides information related to fairs and festivals, lodging facilities and restaurants. The government operates a youth center that offers residential, recreational, educational, nutritional counseling and health-related services. Its recreational activities include ping-pong, volleyball, football and baseball.