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January 13, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Governmental Affairs Committee Confirmation Hearings

NEW ORLEANS —  Pursuant to the City Charter, the New Orleans City Council’s Government Affairs Committee, chaired by Council President JP Morrell, will hold confirmation hearings to consider the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Avegno as the Director of the Department of Human Services as well as the appointment of Charline Gipson as City Attorney.  Mayor Moreno will make remarks in support of her nominees, and other deputy mayors will be introduced to the public.  

WHAT:  GAC Confirmation Hearings 

WHEN:  Wednesday, January 14, 10 a.m.  

WHERE:  City Council Chambers  

WHO:  

  • Mayor Helena Moreno  
  • CAO Joseph Giarrusso 
  • Dr. Jennifer Avegno 
  • Charline Gipson 
  • Deputy Mayors Michael Harrison, Renee Lapeyrolerie, Jenny Mains, and Kevin Ferguson