| Advisory opinion request regarding whether James Ray, Sr., may be a party to a contract in which he has oversight over potential grievances by employees of the American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME) while receiving the same benefits as the field staff employees of AFSCME. |
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James Ray, Sr., is the president of AFSCME Council 17. AFSCME is a private non-profit corporation that has not been established by any statute, municipality, or political subdivision.
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La. R.S. 42:1113 prohibits a public servant, member of his immediate family, or legal entity in which he has a controlling interest from entering into any contract, subcontract or other transaction under the supervision or jurisdiction of the agency of such public servant.
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Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Brett Robinson |
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