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appearance in connection with a transaction, involving that agency or render any service on a contractual basis to or for such agency. La. R.S.42:1102(2)(a). "Agency" means a department,office, division, agency, commission, board, committee, or other organizational unit of a governmental entity. La. R.S.42:1102(3). "Agency head" means the chief executive or administrative officer of an agency or any member of a board or commission who exercises supervision over the agency. La. R.S. 42:1102(18)(a). 'Public employee" means anyone, whether compensated or not, who is: (i)An administrative officer or official of a governmental entity who is not filling an elective office. (ii)Appointed by any elected official when acting in an official capacity, and the appointment is to a post or position wherein the appointee is to serve the governmental entity or an agency thereof,either as a member of an agency, or as an employee thereof. (iii)Engaged in the performance of a governmental function. (iv)Under the supervision or authority of an elected official or another employee of the governmental entity. La. R.S. 42:1102(19). 'Public servant" means a public employee or an elected official. ANALYSIS Mr.Alexander's agency was the Town of St.Joseph pursuant to La.R.S.42:1102(2)(a).As Mayor of St. Joseph he was the agency head of St. Joseph. La. R.S. 42:1121A(1), prohibits him for a period of two years following his retirement on December 31, 2024, from assisting any person for compensation involving a transaction with the Town of St.Joseph. Therefore,he cannot represent Tensas Water Distribution Association as an employee by rendering water services to St. Joseph, his former agency. CONCLUSION The Louisiana Board of Ethics concluded and instructed me to inform you that the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Mr. Alexander from being employed or entering into a contract with Tensas Water Distribution Association to provide water services. This advisory opinion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein. Changes to the facts as presented may result in a different application of the provisions of the Code of Governmental Page 2 of 3 (BD -921)