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Ethics Board Docket No.2022-051 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> (18)(a) defines a"public employee"to mean anyone, whether compensated or not, <br /> who is: (i) an administrative officer or official of a governmental entity who is not <br /> filling an elective office; (ii) Appointed by any elected official when acting in an <br /> official capacity,and the appointment is to a post or position wherein the appointee <br /> is to serve the governmental entity or an agency thereof, either as a member of an <br /> agency, or as an employee thereof, (iii) Engaged in the performance of a <br /> governmental function; or (iv) Under the supervision or authority of an elected <br /> official or another employee of the governmental entity. <br /> (19) defines "public servant"to mean a public employee or elected official. <br /> V. <br /> OPINION: <br /> It is the opinion of the BOE that Billy Doiron violated La. R.S. 42:1113A by virtue of <br /> entering into transactions under the jurisdiction or supervision of the Livingston Parish School <br /> Board and Live Oak High School when he transacted with the school to remove trees, lay <br /> foundation, and move building materials, for compensation, while he was employed at Live Oak <br /> High School. <br /> In this particular matter,the parties have agreed to resolve this matter amicably. Therefore, <br /> it is the conclusion of the BOE that the interests of the public and judicial efficiency would be <br /> served through the publication of this Consent Opinion with the imposition of a civil penalty of <br /> $10,000.00 against Billy Doiron. <br /> VI. <br /> ORDER: <br /> For the foregoing reasons: <br /> IT IS ORDERED that Billy Doiron violated La. R.S. 42:1113A by virtue of entering into <br /> transactions under the jurisdiction or supervision of the Livingston Parish School Board and Live <br /> Oak High School when he transacted with the school to remove trees, lay foundation, and move <br /> building materials, for compensation. <br />