Author: Dane Ciolino

December 13, 2017 ERB Meeting

The Ethics Review Board of the City of New Orleans will meet on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 8:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. at City Council Chambers, 1300 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70112.

The agenda for the meeing, which is posted at 2017-12-11 ERB Agenda, is as follows:

1. Approval of minutes: November 14, 2017

2. Receipt of public comment on Inspector General applicants. Vote on selecting which Inspector General applicants to interview on December 13, 2017.

3. Vote on whether to go into executive session pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:17(A) (1) to discuss the character and professional competence of Inspector General applicants.

4. Executive session pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:17(A) (1) to discuss the character and professional competence of Inspector General applicants.

5. Adjournment

ERB Announces Finalists for Position of Inspector General

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will vote on December 13, 2017, to interview five applicants for the position of Inspector General. Information regarding these applicants is available for download here: 2017-12-01 NOLA IG Finalists.

The board will conduct a public meeting in the New Orleans City Hall Council Chambers on December 13, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. to receive public comment on all applicants.

The New Orleans Inspector General is charged with preventing and detecting fraud, waste and abuse, and promoting efficiency and effectiveness in city programs and operations. This oversight includes audits, criminal and administrative investigations, inspections and evaluations, and monitoring. For detailed information regarding the legal qualifications, appointment, duties, and responsibilities of the City of New Orleans, of the Inspector General, click here to download the City of New Orleans Home Rule Charter and Ordinances related to the Inspector General: 2017-03-11 Charter and Ordinances re City of New Orleans Inspector General.

May 17, 2017 ERB Meeting

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will meet on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 4:00 p.m., in the City of New Orleans City Council Chambers, 1330 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70112.

The agenda: 2017-05-17 ERB Agenda

  1. Approval of minutes: April 18, 2017
  2. Inspector General’s report
  3. Independent Police Monitor’s report
  4. General Counsel’s report
  5. Training update
  6. Executive session pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:17(A) (4) to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct.
  7. Adjournment

March 21, 2017 ERB Meeting

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will meet on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 4:00 p.m., in Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131.

The agenda: 2017-03-21 ERB Agenda

1. Approval of minutes: February 14, 2017;

2. Inspector General’s report;

3. Independent Police Monitor’s report;

4. General Counsel’s report;

a. Report on implementation ordinances;

5. Training update;

6. Inspector General Search. Report by Mr. Ciolino on listing of search on ERB and City websites, and proposal from search firm;

7. Inspector General Search Committee. Appointment of committee and chairperson;

8. Executive session pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:17(A) (4) to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct; and,

9. Adjournment