MUNI-NEWORLEANS COUNTYlocal legislationConsent Agenda

Appointment of Amanda Berger to the Audubon Commission

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-216 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Amanda Berger (vice Frances Fayard) as a member of the Audubon Commission, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2031. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action changes the composition of the Audubon Commission, which oversees city-managed parks and facilities, by seating a new member for a term lasting until 2031.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Amanda Berger

She is appointed to serve as a member of the Audubon Commission.

Frances Fayard

She is being replaced as a member of the Audubon Commission.

Audubon Commission

The commission's membership roster is updated through this appointment.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The New Orleans City Council has officially approved the appointment of Amanda Berger to the Audubon Commission. She replaces Frances Fayard and will serve a term ending on June 30, 2031.

Key Facts

The City Council adopted Motion M-26-216 to confirm the appointment of Amanda Berger to the Audubon Commission.
Amanda Berger replaces outgoing member Frances Fayard.
The appointment is effective immediately upon Council approval.
The term for this appointment expires on June 30, 2031.
The matter was introduced on May 21, 2026.
The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the approval of this appointment.
The motion was processed under file number TMP-2372.

Why It Matters

This action changes the composition of the Audubon Commission, which oversees city-managed parks and facilities, by seating a new member for a term lasting until 2031.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new member of the Audubon Commission?

Amanda Berger has been appointed to the commission.

How long will Amanda Berger serve on the commission?

Her term is set to end on June 30, 2031.

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Connected Entities

locationCity of New Orleans“Governing body approving the appointment”Map →

personFrances Fayard“Outgoing member of the Audubon Commission”Map →

organizationAudubon Commission“City commission overseeing local parks and facilities”Map →

personMcCarron“Councilmember who introduced the motion”Map →

personAmanda Berger“Appointee to the Audubon Commission”Map →

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