| Advisory opinion request concerning whether Eugene Simpson may be a Justice of the Peace and a Probation Officer for the 18th Judicial District. |
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Jackie Wesley is the Justice of the Peace for Iberville Parish, Ward 6. She is requesting an opinion on whether Eugene Simpson may serve as a Justice of the Peace and a Probation Officer for the 18th Judicial District. No information is included stating that she is requesting this opinion on Mr. Simpson's behalf. Further, this matter falls under the Dual Office Holding Laws under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General.
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Rule 601 of the Rules for the Louisiana Board of Ethics states that the "board shall receive requests for advisory opinions filed with it by affected persons...[t]he board may decline to render an opinion with regard to any such request." [Emphasis added.] Rule 101 of the Rules for the Louisiana Board of Ethics defines "affected person" as any person or governmental agency, or the 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.
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Decline to render for lack of standing and jurisdiction.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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