| Advisory opinion request regarding whether James Tassin, Deputy Chief and an elected board member of the Luling Volunteer Fire Department, may accept a paid position with the Luling Volunteer Fire Department. |
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James Tassin currently serves as the unpaid volunteer Deputy Chief for the Luling Volunteer Fire Department and also serves as an unpaid member of its Board of Directors. Members of the board for the Luling Volunteer Fire Department are elected by its general membership. The Board of Directors for the Luling Volunteer Fire Department would like to hire Mr. Tassin as its paid General Supervisor to supervise all of its paid employees.
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La. R.S. 42:1113A(1)(a) prohibits a public servant, his immediate family member, or a legal entity in which he has a controlling interest from entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of his agency.
La. R.S. 1121A(2) provides that no former member of a board or commission shall, for a period of two years, following the termination of his public service on such board or commission, contract with, be employed in any capacity by, or be appointed to any position by that board or commission.
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Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Jennifer Land |
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