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January 31, 2022 ERB Police Monitor Appointment Committee Meeting

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board’s Police Monitor Appointment Committee will meet on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 3:30 P.M. The committee will conduct this meeting via Zoom Video Conference and Telephone Conference.

Zoom Video Conference Info

Video Conference Link: https://loyno.zoom.us/j/5049753263

Telephone Conference Dial-In Number: 312-626-6799; ID No. 504 975 3263

Certification of Necessity pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes section 42:17.1: The committee hereby certifies that the Governor of the State of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency or disaster involving the geographic area of the City of New Orleans. The governor’s most recent extension of this state of emergency is available here: 7 JBE 2022 State of Emergency.pdf (louisiana.gov).

A live meeting would be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public and the members of the Ethics Review Board. The agenda contains matters that are critical to continuation of the business of the Ethics Review Board and are not able to be postponed to a live meeting due to a legal requirement or other deadline that cannot be postponed or delayed by the Ethics Review Board. The public can attend and participate in the videoconference meeting by joining the conference by telephone or videoconference as described above. In addition, public comment prior to the meeting can be provided via email address erb@nolaerb.gov.

Agenda

  1. Call to order.
  2. Ratification of certification of necessity for videoconference/teleconference meeting.
  3. Executive session to discuss qualifications of applicants for IPM position.
  4. Discussion in regular session regarding recruitment and appointment process for IPM position.
  5. Vote on recommendation to board regarding process and narrowing of candidates for IPM position.
  6. Adjournment.

January 24, 2022 ERB Meeting

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will meet on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 3:30 P.M. The board will conduct this meeting via Zoom Video Conference and Telephone Conference.

Zoom Video Conference Info

Video Conference Link: https://loyno.zoom.us/j/5049753263

Telephone Conference Dial-In Number: 312-626-6799; ID No. 504 975 3263

Certification of Necessity pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes section 42:17.1: The board hereby certifies that the Governor of the State of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency or disaster involving the geographic area of the City of New Orleans. The governor’s most recent extension of this state of emergency is available here: 235 JBE 2021 State of Emergency.pdf (louisiana.gov).

A live meeting would be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public and the members of the Ethics Review Board. The agenda contains matters that are critical to continuation of the business of the Ethics Review Board and are not able to be postponed to a live meeting due to a legal requirement or other deadline that cannot be postponed or delayed by the Ethics Review Board. The public can attend and participate in the videoconference meeting by joining the conference by telephone or videoconference as described above. In addition, public comment prior to the meeting can be provided via email address erb@nolaerb.gov.

Agenda

  1. Regular Business
    • Ratification of certification of necessity for videoconference/teleconference meeting (Chair).
    • Approval of minutes of five (5) previous board meetings (Chair).
    • Discussion of 2021 Peer Review of ERB.
    • Change of date of June 20, 2022, meeting for Juneteenth Holiday.
    • Discussion of monthly report from the Office of Inspector General (Chair).
    • Discussion of monthly report from the Office of Independent Police Monitor (Chair).
    • Discussion of monthly report of ERB Ethics Trainer (Stiggs).
    • Report of Executive Administrator and General Counsel (Chair).
    • Discussion of change to bylaws regarding selection process for OIG and OIPM. (See attached search steps from last search.)
  2. Continuing Business
    • Report of OIPM search committee.
  3. New Business
    • Opportunity for suggestions on future agenda topics from board, staff, and public.
  4. Adjournment (Chair).

PDF of Agenda

2022-01-24 ERB AgendaDownload

December 21, 2021 – [Final Days] Annual Louisiana State Ethics Training for Public Servants [Webinar]

The City of New Orleans requires that all public servants complete a (1) hour, mandatory training course on the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics during each year of employment or term of office. Elected officials are additionally required to receive one hour of training per term of office on the Campaign Finance Disclosure Acts.
See CAO Policy Memorandum NO. 71(R), 2019

Webinars have been scheduled in order to offer all public servants, Board and Commission members, and elected officials the opportunity to complete their 1-hour mandatory Louisiana State Ethics training for 2021.

Scheduled Dates:

Tuesday, 12/21/2021 – 3:00 P.M. (CST)

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86271779936?pwd=U3BaOUdsWXVuZWlSMnN6bWJPMUM4QT09

One tap mobile call-in:

+13126266799

Meeting ID: 862 7177 9936

Passcode: 836354

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Tuesday, 12/28/2021 – 1:00 P.M. (CST)

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Meeting ID: 873 5536 2202
Passcode: 296090
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Tuesday, 12/28/2021 – 3:00 P.M. (CST)

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Meeting ID: 844 0387 4159
Passcode: 749935
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Wednesday, 12/29/2021 – 1:00 P.M. (CST)

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Meeting ID: 811 4311 2759
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Wednesday, 12/29/2021 – 1:00 P.M. (CST); 3:00 P.M.

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December 15, 2021 – Annual Louisiana State Ethics Training for Public Servants

The City of New Orleans requires that all public servants complete a (1) hour, mandatory training course on the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics during each year of employment or term of office. Elected officials are additionally required to receive one hour of training per term of office on the Campaign Finance Disclosure Acts.
See CAO Policy Memorandum NO. 71(R), 2019

All City of New Orleans employees and public servants, who have not yet completed their annual mandated Louisiana State Ethics training, are invited to attend the New Orleans Ethics Review Board’s Ethics Training session on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 3:30 P.M. (CST).

Please click the webinar link below to join:

2021 ERB Annual Ethics Training

You also have the availability to attend via phone –

+1 504-356-4110   United States, New Orleans (Toll)

Conference ID: 242 923 292#

December 15, 2021 ERB Meeting to Select IG

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will meet on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 3:30 P.M.

Videoconference Information

The board will conduct this meeting via Zoom Video Conference and Telephone Conference

Video Conference Link: https://loyno.zoom.us/j/5049753263

Telephone Conference Dial-In Number: 312-626-6799; ID No. 504 975 3263

Certification of Necessity pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes section 42:17.1: The board hereby certifies that the Governor of the State of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency or disaster involving the geographic area of the City of New Orleans. The governor’s most recent extension of this state of emergency is available here: 220 JBE 2021 State of Emergency.pdf (Nov. 23, 2021)

A live meeting would be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public and the members of the Ethics Review Board. The agenda contains matters that are critical to continuation of the business of the Ethics Review Board and are not able to be postponed to a live meeting due to a legal requirement or other deadline that cannot be postponed or delayed by the Ethics Review Board. The public can attend and participate in the videoconference meeting by joining the conference by telephone or videoconference as described above. In addition, public comment prior to the meeting can be provided via email address erb@nolaerb.gov.

Agenda

  1. Call to order.
  2. Ratification of certification of necessity for videoconference/teleconference meeting (Chair).
  3. Public comments on applicants for IG position Edward Michel, Peter Schleck, and Jeffrey T. Walsh. The board will accept written comments before and during meeting at erb@nolaerb.gov and oral comments during the Zoom meeting (two minutes per comment).
  4. Discussion and vote to select Inspector General.
  5. Adjournment (Chair).

PDF of Agenda and Attachments

2021-12-15 ERB Agenda for Final IG Selection MeetingDownload

December 13, 2021 ERB Meeting to Interview Finalists for IG

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will meet on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 2:00 P.M.

The board will conduct this meeting live at Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70112, George’s Auditorium, Room 115 of the Professional Schools Building (campus map attached).

The Board will endeavor to broadcast the meeting by Zoom Video Conference at: https://loyno.zoom.us/j/5049753263. Note, however, that the board cannot guarantee audio and video availability or quality.

Telephone Conference Dial-In Number: 312-626-6799; ID No. 504 975 3263

The public can attend and participate in the live meeting. In addition, public comment prior to the meeting can be provided via email address erb@nolaerb.gov.

Agenda

  1. Call to order.
  2. Public comments and questioning of applicants for IG position Edward Michel, Peter Schleck, and Jeffrey T. Walsh (resumes attached). In addition, the board will accept written public comments before the meeting at erb@nolaerb.gov (preferably in PDF format) and oral comments during the meeting (two minutes per comment).
  3. Board members discussion with applicants for IG position.
  4. Discussion on appointing Inspector General (vote to be held at future meeting).
  5. Adjournment (Chair).

PDF of Agenda and Attachments

2021-12-13 ERB Agenda IG Public Discussion and Comments MeetingDownload

December 1, 2021 Special ERB Meeting to Select Finalists for IG Position

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will meet on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. until approximately the end of workday.

Videoconference

The board will conduct this meeting via Zoom Video Conference and Telephone Conference

Video Conference Link: https://loyno.zoom.us/j/5049753263

Telephone Conference Dial-In Number: 312-626-6799; ID No. 504 975 3263

Certification of Necessity pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes section 42:17.1: The board hereby certifies that the Governor of the State of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency or disaster involving the geographic area of the City of New Orleans. The governor’s most recent extension of this state of emergency is available here: 220 JBE 2021 State of Emergency.pdf (louisiana.gov).

A live meeting would be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public and the members of the Ethics Review Board. The agenda contains matters that are critical to continuation of the business of the Ethics Review Board and are not able to be postponed to a live meeting due to a legal requirement or other deadline that cannot be postponed or delayed by the Ethics Review Board. The public can attend and participate in the videoconference meeting by joining the conference by telephone or videoconference as described above. In addition, public comment prior to the meeting can be provided via email address erb@nolaerb.gov.

Agenda

  1. Call to order.
  2. Ratification of certification of necessity for videoconference/teleconference meeting (Chair).
  3. Public comments on applicants for IG position (Garri Hendell, Andrew McFarlane, Peter Schleck, Olaniyi Sofoluke, Jeffrey Walsh, and Edward Michel). The board will accept written comments before and during meeting at erb@nolaerb.gov and oral comments during the Zoom meeting (two minutes per comment).
  4. Discussion and vote to select finalists for Inspector General position from applicants Garri Hendell, Andrew McFarlane, Peter Schleck, Olaniyi Sofoluke, Jeffrey Walsh, and Edward Michel.
  5. Adjournment (Chair).

PDF of Agenda

2021-12-01 ERB Agenda Followup IG Finalist Selection MeetingDownload

November 29, 2021 ERB Meeting re IG Finalist Selection

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will meet on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 8:30 A.M. until approximately the end of workday.

Videoconference

The board will conduct this meeting via Zoom Video Conference and Telephone Conference

Video Conference Link: https://loyno.zoom.us/j/5049753263

Telephone Conference Dial-In Number: 312-626-6799; ID No. 504 975 3263

Certification of Necessity pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes section 42:17.1: The board hereby certifies that the Governor of the State of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency or disaster involving the geographic area of the City of New Orleans. The governor’s most recent extension of this state of emergency is available here: 204 JBE 2021State of Emergency.pdf.

A live meeting would be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public and the members of the Ethics Review Board. The agenda contains matters that are critical to continuation of the business of the Ethics Review Board and are not able to be postponed to a live meeting due to a legal requirement or other deadline that cannot be postponed or delayed by the Ethics Review Board. The public can attend and participate in the videoconference meeting by joining the conference by telephone or videoconference as described above. In addition, public comment prior to the meeting can be provided via email address erb@nolaerb.gov.

Agenda

  1. Call to order.
  2. Ratification of certification of necessity for videoconference/teleconference meeting (Chair).
  3. Videoconference interviews with candidates for Inspector General position as set forth in interview schedule provided by Ralph Anderson & Associates (attached).
  4. Discussion and vote to select finalists for Inspector General position.
  5. Adjournment (Chair).

PDF of Agenda with Attachment

2021-11-29 ERB Agenda IG Finalist Selection MeetingDownload

November 24, 2021 ERB Meeting re Complaint

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will meet on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., or alternatively if no quorum is established at that time, on Friday, November 26, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.

Videoconference

The board will conduct this meeting via Zoom Video Conference and Telephone Conference

Video Conference Link: https://loyno.zoom.us/j/5049753263
Telephone Conference Dial-In Number: 312-626-6799; ID No. 504 975 3263

Certification of Necessity pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes section 42:17.1: The board hereby certifies that the Governor of the State of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency or disaster involving the geographic area of the City of New Orleans. The governor’s most recent extension of this state of emergency is available here: 204 JBE 2021State of Emergency.pdf.

A live meeting would be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public and the members of the Ethics Review Board. The agenda contains matters that are critical to continuation of the business of the Ethics Review Board and are not able to be postponed to a live meeting due to a legal requirement or other deadline that cannot be postponed or delayed by the Ethics Review Board. The public can attend and participate in the videoconference meeting by joining the conference by telephone or videoconference as described above. In addition, public comment prior to the meeting can be provided via email address erb@nolaerb.gov.

Agenda

  1. Ratification of certification of necessity for videoconference/teleconference meeting (Chair).
  2. Executive session pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes sections 42:17(1& 4) to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person and investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct related to ERB Complaint No. 2021-03.
  3. Vote in regular session regarding disposition of ERB Complaint No. 2021-03.
  4. Adjournment (Chair).

PDF of Agenda

2021-11-24 ERB Agenda Complaint MeetingDownload

November 15, 2021 ERB Meeting

The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board will meet on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:30 P.M.

Certification of Necessity for Video Conference

The board will conduct this meeting via Zoom Video Conference and Telephone Conference at these locations:

Video Conference Link: https://loyno.zoom.us/j/5049753263
Telephone Conference Dial-In Number: 312-626-6799; ID No. 504 975 3263

Certification of Necessity pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes section 42:17.1: The board hereby certifies that the Governor of the State of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency or disaster involving the geographic area of the City of New Orleans. The governor’s most recent extension of this state of emergency is available here: Proclamation 204 JBE 2021 re COVID State of Emergency (October 2021).

A live meeting would be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public and the members of the Ethics Review Board. The agenda contains matters that are critical to continuation of the business of the Ethics Review Board and are not able to be postponed to a live meeting due to a legal requirement or other deadline that cannot be postponed or delayed by the Ethics Review Board. The public can attend and participate in the videoconference meeting by joining the conference by telephone or videoconference as described above. In addition, public comment prior to the meeting can be provided via email address erb@nolaerb.gov.

Agenda

  1. Regular Business
    • Ratification of certification of necessity for videoconference/teleconference meeting (Chair).
    • Approval of minutes of previous board meeting (Chair).
    • Acceptance but no discussion of monthly report or update from the Office of Inspector General (Chair).
    • Acceptance but no discussion of monthly report or update from the Office of Independent Police Monitor (Chair).
    • Acceptance but no discussion of monthly report of ERB Ethics Trainer (Stiggs).
    • Report of Executive Administrator and General Counsel (Chair).
      • Report on receipt of 2021 report from Peer Review Committee of Ethics Review Board (attached as Item 1).
      • Report on proposed ordinance to broaden pool of IG candidates.
  2. Continuing Business
    • Report of OIG search committee and Ralph Anderson & Associates.
    • Executive session pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes section 42:17(1) to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of persons recommended by OIG search firm for appointment to OIG position.
    • Executive session pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes section 42:17(4) to discuss investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct related to ERB Complaint No. 2021-03.
    • Vote in regular session to choose finalists for appointment to position of Inspector General.
    • Vote in regular session regarding disposition of ERB Complaint No. 2021-03.
  3. New Business
    • Opportunity for suggestions on future agenda topics from board, staff, and public.
  4. Adjournment (Chair).

PDF Agenda and Attachments

2021-11-15-ERB-AgendaDownload