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Docket No. 18-514
 
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RE:
Advisory Opinion request from Clarissa Newman, Executive Director, Tensas Council on Aging, Inc., on whether the Council can purchase property from a board member. (Tensas Parish has a population of 5,252).
Facts:
The Tensas Parish Council on Aging (TPCA) would like to purchase a building owned by the Estate of Arittia Wynn. Before her death in February 2017, Arritta Wynn was a board member on the TPCA. Ms. Wynn's daughter, Ginger Grissom, was voted in to fill her term and now serves on the board. Ms. Grissom is an heir to her mother and will become part owner (in excess of 25%) when the property is adjudicated to the heirs of Ms. Wynn.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1113B prohibits an appointed member of any board or commission, member of his immediate family, or legal entity in which he has a substantial economic interest from bidding on or entering into or being in any way interested in any contract, subcontract, or other transaction which is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the agency of such appointed member.
Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Greg Thibodeaux
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2018-514 AO Draft _2 - Newman
2018-514 Request for Advisory Opinion