Governmental Affairs Committee

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1. Thu, May 211 item
   1. MOTION - NO. M-26-200 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MCCARRON, HARRIS, GREEN AND HUGHES (BY REQUEST) Brief: Confirming Susannah Kirby as the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits, in accordance with Section 4-106 of the Home Rule Charter. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED.Committee that recommended approval of the appointment
2. Thu, May 71 item
   1. COMMUNICATION - FROM JONATHAN WISBEY, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the Proposed Amendment #5 Licensing Agreement between the City of New Orleans and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., and a completed contract summary form, pursuant to Rule 57. Annotation: RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.The committee tasked with reviewing the proposed amendment
3. Thu, Apr 232 items
   1. MOTION - NO. M-26-165 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Sevetri Wilson Taylor (vice William Bradshaw), as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on August 8, 2030. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/23/26). (Questionnaire received). (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval). ADOPTED.Committee that recommended approval
   2. MOTION - NO. M-26-166 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Ronald P. McClain (representing mental health), as a member of the Sanford “Sandy” Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on December 31, 2026. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/23/26). (Questionnaire received). (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval). ADOPTED.

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