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Docket No. 14-100
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request from Grambling State University (GSU) regarding whether Lee Fobbs, an immediate family member of GSU head football coach, Broderick Fobbs, may serve as the Director of Athletic Operations.
Facts:
Lee Fobbs is the father of Broderick Fobbs. Broderick Fobbs is the head football coach at Grambling State University (GSU). The Director of Athletic Operations (DAO) position at GSU oversees the management of all athletic event operations on campus in all venues in which Grambling hosts an intercollegiate contest. The DAO has no role in the hiring, firing or salary decisions of Coach Broderick Fobbs. The DAO does not report to the Coach Broderick Fobbs. Coach Broderick Fobbs has no role in the hiring or supervision of the DAO.
Law:
Section 1119A states that no member of the immediate family of an agency head shall be employed by his agency.
Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion
Assigned Attorney: Brett Robinson
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-100: Advisory Opinion Request
2014-100 Draft Opinion
2014-100- Microsoft Outlook - Memo Style (2)