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Agenda Item
Docket No. 13-867
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request from Eric Rusk, the Mayor of Simmesport, regarding whether council member Sherman Bell's son may be hired as a police officer.
Facts:
Simmesport Council asks whether Council member Sherman Bell, Sr.'s son Shannon Bell may be hired to work as a Police Officer for the Town of Simmesport. The Police Chief in Simmesport was previously an elected position however it is now an appointed position. All police officers are employees of the Town of Simmesport and are confirmed by the Town Council.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1119B(1) No member of the immediate family of a member of a governing authority or the chief executive of a governmental entity shall be employed by the governmental entity.
Recommendations:
Adopt draft opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Suzanne Mooney
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-867 draft opinion (2)
2013-867- Advisory Opinion Request