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Appointment of Voris Vigee to the Ethics Review Board

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-160 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS WILLARD (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL Brief: Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Voris Vigee (vice Monique Gougisha Doucette) representing Xavier 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, 2032. 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 Voris Vigee to the city's . Vigee will represent Xavier University and serve a term ending on June 30, 2032.

Why it matters

This appointment changes the composition of the board responsible for reviewing ethics complaints and oversight in New Orleans city government.

Who It Affects

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Voris Vigee

Appointed to serve as a member of the Ethics Review Board.

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Xavier University

The institution is represented by the new appointee on the Ethics Review Board.

Directly affected

Ethics Review Board

The board's membership composition changes with the addition of a new member.

Key Facts

  • Voris Vigee is appointed as a member of the Ethics Review Board.
  • Voris Vigee replaces Monique Gougisha Doucette.
  • Voris Vigee represents Xavier University on the board.
  • The appointment term expires on June 30, 2032.
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  • The motion was introduced on April 23, 2026.
  • The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval of the appointment.
  • The motion was officially adopted by the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new member of the Ethics Review Board?
Voris Vigee has been appointed to the board.
How long will the new member serve?
The term for this appointment expires on June 30, 2032.
Who did the new member replace?
Voris Vigee replaced Monique Gougisha Doucette.

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Long-term Appointment

The appointment term is set for six years, expiring in 2032, which is a standard duration for this board.

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Connected Entities

City of New Orleans, Ethics Review Board, Xavier University and 4 more
locationCity of New Orleans“The municipal government body.”Map →
OrganizationEthics Review Board“The municipal body overseeing ethics compliance.”Map →
OrganizationXavier University“The institution represented by the new board member.”Map →
PersonMonique Gougisha Doucette“The individual being replaced on the Ethics Review Board.”Map →
PersonVoris Vigee“Appointee to the Ethics Review Board representing Xavier University.”Map →
PersonMorrell“Councilmember who introduced the motion.”Map →
PersonWillard“Councilmember who introduced the motion.”Map →

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