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what is done during normal business hours,that they could logically be viewed as either stemming from the work <br /> hour services or as a direct consequence or necessity because of a public servant's work hour services. <br /> Section 1111C(2)(d)of the Code also evokes a few common misconceptions. For example,public servants <br /> often believe that because they are actually providing the additional services and are being paid at a fair rate for <br /> those services,there can be no Ethics Code violation in providing those services. This is not true. Just because you <br /> are actually doing the work and are being paid a reasonable market rate for doing the work does not erase the fact <br /> that the services are being rendered to a prohibited source. The Ethics Code views this situation as a conflict of <br /> interest which cannot be resolved other than by avoiding the situation all together. You simply may not provide <br /> compensated services to the groups of people earlier discussed in this fact sheet. <br /> Another common misconception surrounding Section 1111C(2)(d)is that as long as the services to be provided <br /> are not related to the contract,business or financial relationship the person has with your public agency,then there <br /> can be no Ethics Code violation in providing those services. This,as well,is not true. Section 1111C(2)(d)deals <br /> with prohibited sources of income and once someone is a prohibited source because of one of the enumerated <br /> relationships,then they are a prohibited source of income for you as long as that relationship lasts. Period. The <br /> nature of the services you are to provide is irrelevant. <br /> The Board encourages public servants to seek advice from the Board as to how the law applies to their <br /> specific situation(s)by writing and requesting an advisory opinion. Advisory opinions are not issued as to <br /> past conduct,but can provide crucial advice on how to avoid problems in the future. If you wish to obtain <br /> an advisory opinion,please send your request to the address provided at the beginning of this fact sheet. You <br /> may also call our staff which is available to provide informal advice over the telephone at(225)219-5600 <br /> or 1-800-842-6630. The Board has a web site located at:www.ethics.state.la.us <br /> This information sheet is only a summary of the financial disclosure provisions contained in§I l 11 of the Code of Governmental Ethics. <br /> If interpretations of this information sheet conflict with the provisions of the Code,the Code will control. <br /> Prohibited Sources Fact Sheet Page 3 <br />