Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination for Ms. Josiane Ndoyombaye to be reappointed as a public voting member of the Commission on African Affairs, with her term set to end on October 27, 2026. This nomination is made in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Ms. Ndoyombaye, highlighting her extensive experience in business development, nonprofit leadership, and community advocacy, particularly for African communities in the District of Columbia.
The proposed resolution, titled the "Commission on African Affairs Josiane Ndoyombaye Confirmation Resolution of 2025," seeks the Council's confirmation of this reappointment. The resolution outlines the Council's intent to confirm Ms. Ndoyombaye's position and mandates that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately following its approval by the Council.