The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for the Port of New Orleans is comprised of six Commissioners. Since the alignment of the Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad in February 2018, and in accordance with La R.S. 33:4530 et seq., Port Commissioners also serve on the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission. The Governor of Louisiana appoints Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans’ members from a list of three nominations submitted by local civic, labor, education and maritime groups. They are unsalaried and serve five-year staggered terms.

Current members include: Chairman Michael A. Thomas and Commissioner Todd Murphy represent Jefferson Parish; Vice Chairman James J. Carter Jr., Secretary-Treasurer Sharonda R. Williams, Commissioner Darryl D. Berger, and Commissioner Walter J. Leger Jr. represent Orleans Parish; and Commissioner Jeanne E. Ferrer represents St. Bernard Parish.

Upcoming 2025 Regular NOPB Commission Meetings (all meetings will take place at 1:30pm)

• January 30
• February 20
• March 27
• April 24
• May 20
• June 26
• July 24
• August 21
• September 25
• October 23
• November 20
• December 18