Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Board of Commissioners

Pursuant to La. R.S. 38:330.1 et seq, notice is hereby given that applications are being accepted from persons interested in serving on the Board of Commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Bank (“SLFPA-E”). Nine members serve on the Board of Commissioners. A Nominating Committee comprised of representatives of civic, professional and academic organizations reviews applications and recommends individuals for appointment by the Governor and confirmation by the Senate. The Nominating Committee is comprised of representatives from the following organizations: Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, Leaders for A Better Louisiana, Louisiana Geological Survey at Louisiana State University, Association of State Floodplain Managers, National Society of Black Engineers, College of Engineering at the University of New Orleans, School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University, College of Engineering at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, College of Engineering at Louisiana State University, Louisiana Engineering Society, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA).

The Nominating Committee is accepting applications for 2 positions on the SLFPA-E Board of Commissioners:

• A resident who resides in Orleans Parish within the territorial jurisdiction of the authority to
  complete a term from July 2, 2026 – July 1, 2030.

Four members of the board shall be an engineer or a professional in a related field such as geotechnical, hydrological, or environmental science. Of the four members, one member shall be a civil engineer.

Three members of the board shall be a professional, with 10 years of experience, in a discipline other than an engineer or a professional in a related field such as geotechnical, hydrological, or environmental
science.

Two members shall be at large.
Once a new member is appointed, the composition of the Board must meet the residency and occupational qualifications defined above.

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Bank (SLFPA-E), applications are being accepted for the position below. Please go to www.floodauthority.org to review the position and the board requirements to ensure eligibility. Interested applicants can download an application from the Flood Protection Authority website;
www.floodauthority.org, click on board meetings, and board application. Once completed, the form should be sent via email to Brad Barth, P.E., CPRA at [email protected].

The deadline for receiving applications is September 24, 2025.