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Docket No. 13-1072
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request from Maury Drummond regarding an ex-officio member of the USS KIDD Veteran's Memorial Commission accepting a position as Executive Director of the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial.
Facts:
The USS KIDD Commission has two ex-officio members of the seventeen member board who are appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Lieutenant Governor. After the current Executive Director retires on November 30, 2013, one of the ex-officio members is considering vying for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director of the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial is a paid staff position.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1121A(2) prohibits a former member of a board or commission for a period of two years following the termination of his public service on such board or commission from contracting with, being employed in any capacity by, or being appointed to any position by that board or commission.

Section 601 of the Rules for the Board of Ethics provides that the Board will only render advisory opinions to "affected persons." "Affected persons" is defined in the Board's Rules as "any person or governmental agency, or authorized representative of such person or agency with a demonstrable and objective interest in the Board's interpretation, construction, and application of any law within the Board's jurisdiction."

Recommendations:
Decline to render an advisory opinion due to lack of standing.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-1072 Draft Advisory Opinion (3)
2013-1072- Advisory Opinion Request