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Docket No. 14-1207
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request by Tabitha Gray of Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry regarding the meaning of annually in La. R.S. 42:1170's one hour education and training requirement.
Facts:
Ms. Gray is executive counsel for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. She is seeking clarification on the term annually within La. R.S. 42:1170.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1170A(3)(a)(i) states that commencing on January 1, 2012, each public servant who was not required to complete education and training pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection shall receive a minimum of one hour of education and training on the Code of Governmental Ethics during each year of his public employment or term of office, as the case may be.

La. R.S. 42:1170A(5) A former public servant whose public service in a calendar year lasted less than ninety days shall not be required to receive education and training on the Code of Governmental Ethics pursuant to Paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this Subsection during that year.

Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Brett Robinson
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-1207 Draft Opinion
2014-1207 - Advisory Opinion Request