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Docket No. 16-062
Appearance for reconsideration of the Board's denial of a waiver request submitted by Keith Brian Elbourne M.D., Lane Memorial Regional Medical Center (Hospital Service District #1), regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 210 days late. |
| GS2.
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Docket No. 16-080
Reconsideration of the Board's denial of a waiver request submitted by Calvin E. Millender, a former member of the Caddo Parish Sewerage District #7, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 209 days late. |
| GS3.
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Docket No. 16-159
Appearance for reconsideration of the Board's denial of a waiver request submitted by Adrienne Sage Hodges Steele, Northeast Louisiana Film Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2013 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 125 days late. |
| GS4.
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Docket No. 16-599
Wavier request submitted by Robert Shannon Blake, unsuccessful candidate for Winn Parish Police Jury - District 5 in the October 24, 2015 election, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his Tier 3 Candidate PFD 142 days late. |
| GS5.
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Docket No. 16-616
Waiver request submitted by Mark Daniel Badeaux, Madisonville Town Council - St. Tammany Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 3 annual PFD 56 days late; and, a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 3 annual PFD 56 days late. |
| GS6.
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Docket No. 16-672
Advisory opinion request by Christopher Stuart regarding whether board members of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), personally or through companies they own, may be permitted to bid on a project to build a new "Construction Industry Building" in downtown Baton Rouge. |
| GS7.
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Docket No. 16-687
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Harry E. Cantrell, Jr., a candidate for Orleans Parish Magistrate, Criminal Court in the October 19, 2013 election, whose 2015 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 121 days late. |
| GS8.
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Docket No. 16-736
Waiver request submitted by Joe Caldarera, Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Charter School, regarding a $200 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 3 annual PFD 4 days late. |
| GS9.
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Docket No. 16-737
Waiver request submitted by Gene Anthony Malbrough, Church Point Board of Aldermen - Acadia Parish, regarding a $1,450 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2014 Tier 3 annual PFD 29 days late. |
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Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
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| GS10.
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Docket No. CHART
Chart for Advisory Opinion Requests on the General Consent August 2016 Agenda. |
| GS11.
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Docket No. 16-311
Advisory opinion request regarding whether Harold Eggert may serve as a Digital Faculty Consultant for McGraw Hill to consult and train faculty to use Connect, which is an online digital platform that integrates McGraw Hill textbooks, while he is employed with the Louisiana Delta Community College. |
| GS12.
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Docket No. 16-325
Disqualification plan regarding the employment of Erin Densen as a teacher at Bricolage Academy, a Type 1 charter school authorized by the Orleans Parish School Board, while her husband, Josh Denson, serves as the Executive Director of Bricolage Academy. |
| GS13.
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Docket No. 16-509
Request to reconsider an advisory opinion as to whether members of the Municipal Police Employees' Civil Service Board and the Municipal Employees' Civil Service Board for the City of Mandeville are required to file annual personal financial disclosure statements pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1. |
| GS14.
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Docket No. 16-515
Advisory opinion request by Steve Halbert, Assistant Chairman for the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 12 Board, regarding whether Lee Stanley may enter into a contract to be compensated on a part-time basis as Chief of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 12 (Fire District). |
| GS15.
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Docket No. 16-543
Advisory opinion request regarding the Johnson Bayou Recreation District employing immediate family members of board members or its executive director. |
| GS16.
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Docket No. 16-644
Advisory opinion request concerning the potential appointment of Dr. Edward Lisecki as a board member to Hospital Service District No. 1, a component unit of Iberia Parish d/b/a Iberia Medical Center. |
| GS17.
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Docket No. 16-645
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits former Cameron Parish Clerk of Court, Carl Broussard, from contracting with the Cameron Parish Police Jury to serve as a Right of Way Agent for Cameron Parish within two years of the termination of his public service. |
| GS18.
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Docket No. 16-651
Advisory opinion request by C.R. "Robby" Miller, Tangipahoa Parish President, regarding whether Bean Town may enter into a contract with Vintage Market Days to be a vendor in the Florida Parishes Arena. |
| GS19.
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Docket No. 16-652
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (Code) would prohibit Mayeaux Properties, LLC from continuing to participate, as a landlord, in the Tangipahoa Parish Section 8 Housing Program while the owner's immediate family member, Emile Joseph Mayeaux, III serves as a Tangipahoa Parish Councilman. |
| GS20.
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Docket No. 16-653
Advisory opinion regarding the continued service of Pete Olivier, a member of the St. Landry Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Ward 2, now that his wife, Vivian Olivier, has been elected to the St. Landry Parish Council. |
| GS21.
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Docket No. 16-655
Advisory opinion request regarding the application of post-employment restrictions to Andree Pitard, a retired Assistant Attorney General. |
| GS22.
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Docket No. 16-661
Advisory opinion request regarding whether a company owned by Marvin Allemand, an elected Constable in Lafourche Parish, may do business with the Parish. |
| GS23.
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Docket No. 16-664
Advisory opinion request by Gary D. Robinson regarding whether he may conduct real estate appraisal services for consultant companies that may be selected for the Franklin Parish-Turkey Creek Drainage Project (Project). |
| GS24.
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Docket No. 16-670
Advisory opinion request by Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Gerald Turlich, Jr. regarding whether there is a conflict of interest for the Plaquemines Sheriff's Office to directly contract with Frederick Yorsch, or a business entity with whom Mr. Yorsch may be associated, if the Plaquemines Sheriff's Office eliminates the full-time position of legal counsel. |
| GS25.
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Docket No. 16-671
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the Assumption Parish Recreation District #2 from contracting with LeBlanc Brothers Ready Mix, Inc. while one of the Recreation District Board members, Lance Sanchez's mother, Janet Sanchez owns twenty-five percent of LeBlanc Brothers Ready Mix. |
| GS26.
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Docket No. 16-673
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Clayton Chief of Police, Bobby Madison, from hiring the Mayor's sister, Minnie Turner. |
| GS27.
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Docket No. 16-674
Advisory opinion regarding whether Dr. Stephany Hillman, a psychologist employed by the South Central LA Human Services Authority, may provide psychological evaluations and consultative opinions for the South Central LA Human Services Authority's Social Security Disability Determination Services Program in her private practice when this is a service she provides as an employee of the South Central LA Human Services Authority; or whether she may provide these services if she is no longer working for the South Central LA Human Services Authority. |
| GS28.
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Docket No. 16-678
Advisory opinion request from Toby E. Picard regarding whether La. R.S. 42:1121B(1) prohibits him from being employed by Arcadis immediately upon the termination of his public service with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). |
| GS29.
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Docket No. 16-681
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the DeSoto Parish Police Jury can dissolve the EMS Board and appoint new members prior to the end of former board members' terms in office. |
| GS30.
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Docket No. 16-682
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Kent Riche, a licensed contractor, from bidding on or entering into a contract with the Town of Evergreen while his wife Roxane Riche and his daughter-in-law, Sarah Riche, serve as Aldermen for the Town of Evergreen. |
| GS31.
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Docket No. 16-688
Advisory opinion regarding whether an Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Office of Worker's Compensation Administration may be hired as the executive Director of the Second Injury Board for the Office of Worker's Compensation Administration. |
| GS32.
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Docket No. 16-691
Disqualification plan regarding the employment of Simon Besson as Trooper First Class with Louisiana State Police - Troop C while his brother, Frank Besson, serves as the Commander of Louisiana State Police - Troop C. |
| GS33.
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Docket No. 16-692
Advisory opinion regarding whether Stephanie Robin, Assistant Principal at Live Oak Elementary, may accept compensation for notarizing documents for parents/guardians in the Lafayette Parish School System or staff members employed at Live Oak Elementary. |
| GS34.
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Docket No. 16-731
Advisory opinion regarding whether the members of the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Board are required to file annual financial disclosure statements pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1. |
| GS35.
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Docket No. 16-745
Advisory opinion request by Kimberly Rodrigue, a former employee with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), regarding whether the post-employment prohibitions would prevent her from working with Arcadis as a management consultant. |
| GS36.
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Docket No. 16-752
Advisory opinion request as to whether Jennifer Jones, District Attorney of Cameron Parish, may use campaign funds to make a donation to the Cameron Lions Club. |
| GS37.
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Docket No. 16-713
PFD answer submitted by Blaine LeCesne, member of the Lusher Charter School Board, challenging the requirement to disclose his wife's income from the Einstein Charter School. |
| GS39.
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Docket No. 11-926
Consent opinion regarding T.J. Boothe, former Alderman for the Town of Slaughter, who used the authority of his office to prevent himself from being arrested. |
| GS40.
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Docket No. 14-979
Consent opinion regarding Dr. Lynn Woods, a faculty member of Northwestern State University, receiving complimentary travel and accommodations from a prohibited source. |
| GS41.
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Docket No. 15-452
Consent opinion regarding expenditures reported by David Peralta on his 2014 supplemental campaign report in connection with the October 22, 2011 election. |
| GS42.
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Docket No. 16-286
Advisory opinion regarding whether Hammond City Fire Chief John Thomas may accept an all-expense paid trip as part of winning the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award and whether the City of Hammond can accept a $10,000 donation as part of the award. |
| GS43.
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Docket No. FORMS
Consideration of changes to the personal financial disclosure forms and the campaign finance expenditure flyer. |
| GS44.
WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE |
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Docket No. 16-035
Request that the Board waive the two $2,000 campaign finance late fees assessed against Daniel Ray Rutledge, Jr., a candidate for State Representative, District 37 in the October 24, 2015 Election, whose 30-P and 10-P campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 299 and 279 days late, respectively. |
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Docket No. 16-361
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Edward L. Brown, a candidate for Sheriff, Tensas Parish, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 2014 supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed timely, but contained inaccurate information. |
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Docket No. 16-590
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Donovan K. Hudson, a candidate for State Representative, District 40 in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 40-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 179 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-684
Request that the Board waive the $400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Joseph "Joe" Bishop, a candidate for Rapides Parish Police Jury, District B in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 2015 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 10 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-694
Request that the Board waive the $1,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Quinten Adcock, a candidate for Iberia Parish School Board, District 9 in the November 4, 2014 election, whose EDE-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 326 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-695
Request that the Board waive the $280 and $500 campaign finance late fees assessed against Cornell Dukes, a candidate for New Roads Mayor in the November 4, 2014 election and for Pointe Coupee Police Jury, District 8 in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 2015 Supplemental and 10-P campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 7 and 114 days late, respectively. |
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Docket No. 16-696
Request that the Board waive the $320 and $280 campaign finance late fees assessed against David Marcantel, a candidate for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, District 10 in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 8 and 7 days late, respectively. |
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Docket No. 16-697
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Paul J. Hogan, a candidate for St. Charles Parish Council, Division B in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 231 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-698
Request that the Board waive the $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Barry Ivey, a candidate for State Representative, District 65 in the March 2, 2013 election, whose 2015 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 10 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-700
Request that the Board waive the $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against John Sudderth, a candidate for 24th Judicial District Court Judge in the April 6, 2003 election, whose 2014 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 10 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-701
Request that the Board waive the $660 campaign finance late fee assessed against Jerry W. Nunez, a candidate for Cameron Parish Sheriff in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 11 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-702
Request that the Board waive the $520 campaign finance late fee assessed against William Lasseigne, a candidate for Lafourche Parish Council, District 9 in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 13 days late. |
| GS45.
WAIVER REQUESTS - LOBBYING |
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Docket No. 16-723
Request to waive the $200 late fee assessed against Brian Trascher for failure to timely file a Supplemental Lobbying Registration Report. |
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Docket No. 16-724
Request that the Board waive the $600 and two $850 late fees assessed against Scott Whittaker for failure to timely file Supplemental Lobbying Registration Reports. |
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Docket No. 16-725
Request to waive the $400 late fee assessed against Billy Burkette for the late filing of the March 2016 Lobbying Expenditure Report. |
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Docket No. 16-726
Request to Board waive the $450 late fee assessed against Audra Shay for the late filing of the April 2016 Lobbying Expenditure Report. |
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Docket No. 16-727
Request to waive the $1,200 late fee assessed against Jack Blossman, Jr. for failure to timely file a Supplemental Lobbying Registration Report. |
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Docket No. 16-728
Request to waive the $900 late fee assessed against Rachel Haney for failure to timely file a Supplemental Lobbying Registration Report. |
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Docket No. 16-729
Request to waive the $1,500 late fee assessed against Douglas Boudreaux for failure to timely file a Supplemental Lobbying Registration Report. |
| GS46.
WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
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Docket No. 16-347
Waiver request submitted by Jonathan Hunter, candidate for Coroner - Rapides Parish, in the October 24, 2015 election, regarding a $2,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2014 Tier 2 annual PFD 152 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-709
Waiver request submitted by Carlos Wayne Ford, a former member of the Tallulah Charter School Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 3 annual PFD 247 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-710
Waiver request submitted by Patrick O'Neal Johnson, Assumption Parish Police Jury - Ward 4, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 3 annual PFD 544 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-711
Waiver request submitted by Peter E. Moss, II, Audubon Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 125 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-712
Waiver request submitted by Gerald Wayne Johnson, Natchez Chief of Police - Natchitoches Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for not filing his 2014 Tier 3 annual PFD as of this date. |
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Docket No. 16-733
Waiver request submitted by Norman S. Brown, Jr., Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2014 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 35 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-735
Waiver request submitted by Janie Blackmon, Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Committee, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2013 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 199 days late. |
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Docket No. 16-739
Waiver request submitted by Joseph Salvadore Clark, New Orleans Civil Service Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 204 days late. |
| GS47.
WAIVER REQUESTS - RECONSIDERATIONS |
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Docket No. 16-167
Reconsideration of the Board's denial of a waiver request submitted by Stephen Holder, Constable - DeSoto Parish, District 2, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed by filing his 2014 tier 3 Annual PFD 69 days late. |
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