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 Docket No. 15-342
 
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RE:
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (Code) would prohibit Cody Juneau from being employed by the Plaquemines Parish Civil Service Commission while his father Irvin Juneau serves as a Plaquemines Parish Councilman.
Facts:
Ellen Barrois, the Director of the Plaquemines Parish Civil Service Commission has requested an opinion regarding whether the Code would prohibit Cody Juneau from being employed by the Plaquemines Parish Civil Service Commission while his father Irvin Juneau serves as a Plaquemines Parish Councilman. Ms. Barrios stated that Cody Juneau has recently applied for a classified position with her agency to serve as the Plaquemines Parish Civil Service Commission's Public Information Officer.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1119B(1) states that no member of the immediate family of a member of a governing authority or the chief executive of a governmental entity shall be employed by the governmental entity.

La. R.S. 42:1102(11) defines "governing authority" to mean the body which exercises the legislative functions of a political subdivision.
Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Suzanne Mooney
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-342- draft opinion (5)
2015-342 - Advisory Opinion Request