| Advisory opinion request regarding whether Aquicline Rener-Arnold, a former member of the Iberia Parish Council, can be appointed to the position of Registrar of Voters for Iberia Parish. |
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Aquicline Rener-Arnold served as a member of the Council from January 2012 through January 11, 2016.
Registrars of Voters are given their authority by La. R.S. 18:51, which provides that there shall be one registrar for each parish appointed by the parish governing authority. Registrars receive compensation from the State (through the Secretary of State) and the Parish, and the compensation is fixed by statute according to the population of the Parish.
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La. R.S. 42:1121A(2) prohibits a former member of a board or commission, for a period of two years following the termination of her public service on such board or commission, from contracting with, being employed in any capacity by, or being appointed to any position by that board or commission.
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Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Haley Williams |
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