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Docket No. 10-775
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request regarding the propriety of the wife of the Constable Ward I, Tensas Parish serving as the Justice of the Peace Ward I, Tensas Parish.
Facts:
Tensas Parish recently lost its Justice of the Peace Ward I, Tensas Parish, Glen McCarty. Jack McMillian is the Constable Ward I, Tensas Parish. Mr. McMillian is requesting an advisory opinion as to the propriety of his wife running for and serving as the Justice of the Peace Ward I, Tensas Parish.

Law:
Section 1113 prohibits a public servant and a member of the immediate family from entering into transactions under the supervision of the public servant's agency.

Section 1112 prohibits a public servant from participating in transactions involving his agency in which his immediate family member has a substantial economic interest.

Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.

Assigned Attorney: Alesia Ardoin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2010-775: Draft Opinion
2010-775: Request