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. The Board of Commissioners shall be appointed by the following method:
- Three (3) members appointed by the Parish Council representing the Parish Governing Authority who may be Parish Council Members.
- One (1) member appointed by the Parish President.
- One (1) member appointed by the Parish Council representing the Parish Sheriff’s Office which will be nominated by the Sheriff.
- One (1) member appointed by the Parish Council representing the Municipal Police Chiefs who shall be nominated by a vote of said Police Chiefs.
- One (1) member appointed by the Parish Council representing the District Fire Chiefs who shall be nominated by a vote of said Fire Chiefs.
- The Executive Director of the District shall be a non-voting ex-officio member of the Board of Commissioners.
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
Susanne Core – Council Appointee
Jeanne Hutchison – Council Appointee
Vacant
Finance Committee:
Chairman: Bret Ibert
Vice-Chairman: Merrick Tassin
Martha Cazaubon
Personnel Committee:
Chairman: Susanne Core
Jeanne Hutchison
Vacant
