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Ethics Board Docket No. 2021-751 Page 9 of 11 immediate family member had a substantial economic interest. Therefore,Trisean"Sean"Wilson's participation in the hiring process was prohibited by the Code. If this matter proceeded to a public hearing before the Ethics Adjudicatory Board, and the Ethics Adjudicatory Board found a violation of the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Ethics Adjudicatory Board could impose a fine of up to $10,000 for each violation of the Code. In this particular situation,it is the conclusion of the Board that the interest of the public would be served by, and the parties have agreed to resolving this matter amicably through the publication of this Consent Opinion with the imposition of a$3,500 civil penalty against Trisean"Sean"Wilson. VI. ORDER: For the foregoing reasons: IT IS ORDERED that Trisean"Sean"Wilson,in his capacity as the Head of School of the International High School of New Orleans Charter School violated La. R.S. 42:1119 by virtue of the employment of his brother, Kevin Wilson,with the International High School of New Orleans Charter School. IT IS ORDERED that Trisean"Sean"Wilson,in his capacity as the Head of School of the International High School of New Orleans Charter School,violated La.R.S.42:1112B(1)by virtue of his participation in the hiring process involving his brother when he executed the two employment contracts on behalf of the International High School of New Orleans Charter School with his brother and sent him documentation regarding his salary increase. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a$3,500.00 civil penalty,payable to the Treasurer of the State of Louisiana,is hereby assessed upon Trisean"Sean"Wilson,and that in the event of a failure to pay,that suit may be filed to compel immediate payment of any balance due.