Gov. Edwards announces his Boards and Commissions appointments

Governor calls 2:30 press conference
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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced his appointments for key positions in state board and commissions.

Below is a list of his appointees.

Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission

The Port Commission is the regulatory authority over port commerce and administer of public wharves, docks, and landings in the port area.

  • Patrick W. Bernhard of Baton Rouge
  • Rebecca A. Cunard
  • Rev. Shelton C. Dixon
  • Angela R. Machen
  • James E. Walters Jr.
  • Robert W. Watts

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is responsible for administering and enforcing provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Election Integrity Act, the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act.

  • Mark A. Ellis

Occupational Forecasting Conference

The Occupational Forecasting Conference projects job growth and develops information on the needs of current, new and emerging industries for the workforce development planning process at the statewide and regional level.

  • James E. “Jim” Patterson

Louisiana Emergency Response Network Board (LERN)

The Louisiana Emergency Response Network Board serves to defend public health, safety and welfare by protecting the people of the State of Louisiana against unnecessary deaths and morbidity due to trauma and time-sensitive illness.
  • Monica S. Nijoka
  • Robert K. White
  • Karen O. Wyble