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Appointment of Nick Harris to the Ethics Review Board

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-161 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming, and aproving the Mayor’s appointment of Nick Harris (vice Wanda Brooks) representing Dillard University, as a member of the Ethics Review Board, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June 30, 2029. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/23/26). (Questionnaire received). (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval). ADOPTED.

Record date · April 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The New Orleans City Council has officially approved the appointment of Nick Harris to serve on the city's Ethics Review Board. Harris will represent Dillard University, replacing Wanda Brooks, and will serve a term ending on June 30, 2029.

Why it matters

This appointment changes the composition of the board responsible for overseeing ethical standards and conduct for the City of New Orleans through June 2029.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Nick Harris

He is appointed to serve as a member of the Ethics Review Board.

Directly affected

Dillard University

The university gains a representative on the Ethics Review Board.

Directly affected

Wanda Brooks

She is replaced as the representative for Dillard University on the board.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Motion M-26-161 to confirm the appointment of Nick Harris.
  • Nick Harris replaces Wanda Brooks on the Ethics Review Board.
  • Nick Harris serves as the representative for Dillard University.
  • The term for this appointment expires on June 30, 2029.
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  • The appointment became effective immediately upon Council approval.
  • The matter was originally introduced on April 23, 2026.
  • The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the approval of this appointment.
  • The appointment process included the receipt of a questionnaire from the candidate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Nick Harris represent on the Ethics Review Board?
He represents Dillard University.
When does the term for this appointment end?
The term expires on June 30, 2029.

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Board Representation Continuity

The appointment maintains the specific institutional representation of Dillard University on the Ethics Review Board.

Connected Entities

City of New Orleans, Wanda Brooks, Ethics Review Board and 3 more
locationCity of New Orleans“The municipal government body overseeing the Ethics Review Board.”Map →
PersonWanda Brooks“Outgoing member of the Ethics Review Board.”Map →
OrganizationEthics Review Board“The board to which the appointment was made.”Map →
OrganizationDillard University“The institution represented by the new board member.”Map →
PersonNick Harris“Appointee to the Ethics Review Board representing Dillard University.”Map →
PersonCouncilmember Hughes“Councilmember who introduced the motion.”Map →

Sources

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