The City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board is slated to convene at the New Orleans Public Library, specifically the Robert E. Smith Branch located at 6301 Canal Blvd, on the coming Monday, February 10, 2024, for a 3:30 P.M. session. The meeting's agenda, shared on the City of New Orleans official website on February 7, includes a routine approval of past meeting minutes, as well as updates from the Office of Inspector General, the Office of the Independent Police Monitor, and reports from the Ethics Trainer and General Counsel.
In addition to these updates, the board will enter an executive session to address, investigative proceedings surrounding the allegations of misconduct specifically, ERB Complaint No. 2023-04. Another point of focus will be on the health, character, or professional competence of an individual, according to the provisions laid out in the Louisiana Revised Statutes, as per the City of New Orleans.
The Ethics Review Board is tasked with upholding accountability and transparency within the city's operations and includes oversight of New Orleans' law enforcement through the Independent Police Monitor's office. Part of the February 10 meeting will be devoted to discussing the Police Monitor's work plan for the year ahead, as reported by the City of New Orleans.
The appointment or reappointment of the Inspector General is another key topic that is on the docket for discussion by the board members. The planning for future meetings in 2025 will be deliberated, with an emphasis on setting the dates, and locations for the regular get-togethers. The board will also bring up potential agenda items for the forthcoming sessions, ensuring their roadmap for oversight remains clear and actionable, as stated by the City of New Orleans.
The meetings of the Ethics Review Board are of public interest, being that they are a cornerstone of civic engagement and the maintenance of ethical standards within the City of New Orleans structure. With important topics on the agenda, the upcoming February session promises to be noteworthy for those invested in the governance and integrity of New Orleans.
