Task Force and Committees

There is a task force and four standing committees, each comprised of up to three members of the Port Commission.

The Audit Committee advises on the Port Authority’s financial statements, its accounting and financial reporting processes and financial statement audit.
Chair: Commissioner Fonteno
Member: Chairman Longoria
Member: Commissioner Phelps

The Community Relations Committee updates the Port Commission’s Sponsorship Policy and Procedures and advises on community relations matters.
Chair: Commissioner Burke
Member: Commissioner Corgey
Member: Commissioner Lawal

The Governance Committee prepares and updates the Port Authority’s governance policies and procedures for the Port Commission’s consideration and action, and also reviews governance-related matters.
Chair: Commissioner Phelps
Member: Commissioner Kennedy
Member: Chairman Longoria

The Pension and Benefits Committee primarily advises on the administration of the Port Authority Restated Retirement Plan, the investment of the Plan’s assets, and other benefits offered to employees.
Chair: Chairman Longoria
Member: Commissioner Corgey
Member: Commissioner Fonteno

The Procurement and Small Business Task Force prepares and updates procurement policies and procedures for the Port Commission’s consideration and action.  This task force also updates Small Business Development Program policies and procedures and advises on other small business development matters.
Chair: Commissioner Kennedy
Member: Commissioner Burke
Member: Commissioner Lawal