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hundred thousand or less, or any subdistrict of such a political subdivision, (iii) the governing <br /> authority of a municipality, (iv) any board or commission or like entity that governs a political <br /> subdivision created by a single municipal governing authority of a municipality with a population <br /> of twenty-five thousand or less, or any subdistrict of such a political subdivision, (v) a board of <br /> directors of a private nonprofit corporation that is not specifically created by law,or(vi)any board <br /> or commission that does not have the authority to expend,disburse,or invest more than$50,000 of <br /> funds in a fiscal year and whose members are not eligible to receive any compensation, per diem, <br /> or reimbursement of expenses for service on the board or commission. <br /> Since the Shreveport/Caddo MPC is a board or commission as defined by the Code of Governmental <br /> Ethics, and it has the authority to make binding recommendations to the City or Parish Council on <br /> the expenditure,disbursement,or investment of$50,000 or more in funds in a fiscal year,its board <br /> members are required to file annual Tier 2.1 personal financial disclosure statements. <br /> This advisory opinion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein. Changes to the facts as <br /> presented may result in a different application of the provisions of the Code of Ethics. The Board <br /> issues no opinion as to past conduct or as to laws other than the Code of Governmental Ethics. If <br /> you have any questions,please contact me at(800) 842-6630 or(225)219-5600. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> 0A <br /> Je fer T. Lan <br /> For the Board <br />