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Docket No. 17-1233
 
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RE:
Advisory Opinion request from Rick Nowlin, Natchitoches Parish President.
Facts:
Natchitoches Parish is currently seeking to fill the vacant position of Director of Public Works. One of the applicants is Cody Martin, who is the step-son of Natchitoches Parish Councilman Rodney Bedgood.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1119A provides that no member of the immediate family of an agency head shall be employed in his agency.



La. R.S. 42:1102(13) defines "immediate family," as it relates to the public servant, as his children, spouses of his children, his brothers and their spouses, his sisters and their spouses, his parents, his spouse, and the parents of his spouse.

Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: David Bordelon
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2017-1233 - Advisory Opinion Draft
2017-1233 Request for Advisory Opinion - Nepotism