St. Tammany Parish is fortunate to have a “9-1-1 Board” comprised of members selected for their expertise in public safety. Their willingness to volunteer their time and experience requires the commissioners to attend meetings and participate in district responsibilities which often takes them away from their professional careers.

The Board of Commissioners is comprised of seven members. Six members are nominated and appointed by the Parish Council. One member is nominated and appointed by the Parish President. Appointments are:

– One member representing the Parish Governing Authority
– One member representing the Parish Sheriff’s Office
– One member representing the Parish Hospitals
– Two members representing Law Enforcement Agencies
– Two member representing Fire Protection Districts

The purpose of the District is to shorten the time required for a citizen to request and receive emergency aid. The District is to establish the number 911 as the primary emergency telephone number for use by the District.

9-1-1 Board of Commissioners:

Chairman: John Evans, PT

Vice-Chairman: Merrick Tassin, Fire Chief, Retired Fire District 4

Secretary/Treasurer: Bret Ibert, Deputy Chief St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office

Martha Cazaubon, District 3 Councilman

Patrick Burke, District 8 Councilman

Joe Impastato, District 7 Councilman

Michael Ferrell, Chief of Police, City of Covington

Finance Committee:

Chairman: Bret Ibert

Vice-Chairman: Merrick Tassin

Martha Cazaubon

Personnel Committee:

Chairman: Michael Ferrell

Joe Impastato

Pat Burke