NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Monday, March 9, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to review multiple appointments to different Boards and Commissions. Committee members also reviewed an ordinance to amend and reordain a section of the city code related to carbon monoxide detector requirements, as well as a discussion of the 2026 Mardi Gras season and incidents that occurred during it.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The Governmental Affairs Committee convened to conduct a hearing to consider the appointment of Steven Nelson as the Director of the Department of Public Works.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — During its meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the New Orleans City Council’s Governmental Affairs Committee held confirmation hearings for appointments to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) and the Audubon Commission, reviewed Mardi Gras related motions, and heard presentations from senior City leadership.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - During the Governmental Affairs Committee meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Committee held confirmation hearings for the consideration of several appointments to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC).

NEW ORLEANS, LA - During the Governmental Affairs Committee meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Committee held hearings to consider the confirmation of Dr. Jennifer Avegno as Director of the Department of Human Services and Charline Gipson as City Attorney and head of the Law Department. Additionally, the Committee heard several presentations from members of the Mayor’s administration, including the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety.