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Docket No. 14-207
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion regarding whether a full-time police officer may run in the election for full-time police chief in a Lawson Act municipality.
Facts:
St. Tammany Parish Constable Floyd Trascher is requesting an opinion as to whether a full-time police officer may run in the election for full-time police chief in a Lawson Act municipality. Constable Trascher seeks an opinion as to whether the officer would need to resign or request a leave of absence.

Recommendations:
Decline to render for lack of jurisdiction.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-207: Advisory Opinion Request
2014-207 Decline