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Agenda Item
Docket No. 15-518
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request by Joshua Duplantis regarding whether he may be a member of the Louisiana Tech University Department of Professional Aviation Industry Advisory Board while being employed by the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
Facts:
Mr. Duplantis has been invited to serve as a non-compensated member of the Aviation Board. The Aviation Board's primary role is to make recommendations to Louisiana Tech's Professional Aviation Department on matters related to curriculum, equipment, training, facilities, etc.
Mr. Duplantis is currently employed by the DOTD as an aviation program manager. His job duties include planning and obtaining program funding from the Transportation Trust Fund for capital improvement projects at public-use airports throughout the state. This includes the Ruston Regional Airport which Louisiana Tech utilizes as its base of operations for flight training. Mr. Duplantis has previously planned or organized funds for the Ruston Regional Airport through his position with the DOTD.
Law:
There are no provisions within the Code of Governmental Ethics that would prohibit this service.
Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Brett Robinson
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-518 Proposed Opinion
2015-518- Additional Info
2015-518 - Advisory Opinion Request