The East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council on Jan. 2, 2025, appointed Councilman Brandon Noll as president pro tempore during a special meeting convened at noon. The motion to appoint Noll was made by Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr. and seconded by Councilwoman Jen Rocca and Councilwoman Carolyn Robinson Coleman.

The appointment came at the start of a brief special meeting called to select a president pro tempore to serve a four-year term. Council Administrator/Treasurer announced the agenda and asked members to sign the proof of notice before the council proceeded to nominations and a public-hearing check, at which no public comments were offered on the item.

"I assume my 4 and a half month audition went well. So I appreciate y'all's trust in letting me continue in this role," Councilman Brandon Noll said after the council confirmed his selection. He added that he plans to "give each of you the opportunity to represent your constituents to the best of your ability."

The motion was adopted by voice with no objections and no roll-call vote recorded in the transcript. The meeting then moved to brief remarks from Noll and an adjournment motion. No budgetary, statutory, or policy changes were made as part of the appointment.

The council noted that it will meet immediately in a separate special Metropolitan Council session following the inauguration program earlier in the day to complete internal organization for the term.