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Ethics Board Docket No. 2023-201 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> If this matter proceeded to a public hearing before the Ethics Adjudicatory Board, and the <br /> Ethics Adjudicatory Board found a violation of the Ethics Code, the Ethics Adjudicatory Board <br /> could impose a fine of up to $10,000 for each violation of the Ethics Code, pursuant to La. R.S. <br /> 42:1153. The Ethics Adjudicatory Board could also impose penalties equal to one and one-half <br /> times the amount of economic advantage gained,pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1155A. <br /> In this particular situation, the parties have agreed to resolve this matter amicably. Therefore, it is <br /> the conclusion of the BOE that the interests of the public and judicial efficiency would be served <br /> through the publication of this Consent Opinion with the imposition of a$2000.00 civil penalty <br /> against Charles Williams. <br /> VI. <br /> ORDER: <br /> For the foregoing reasons: <br /> IT IS ORDERED that Charles Williams and Forever Williams Photography violated La. <br /> R.S. 42:1113A(1)(a) of the Ethics Code by virtue of entering into a transaction under the <br /> supervision or jurisdiction of his agency Carroll High School. <br /> IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a $2000.00 civil penalty, payable to the Treasurer of <br /> the State of Louisiana,be imposed upon Charles Williams and Forever Williams Photography and <br /> that in the event of a failure to pay,a suit may be filed to compel immediate payment of any balance <br /> due. <br /> [Signatures Contained on Following Page] <br />