| Request for an advisory opinion by Rod Sias, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Opelousas (Pop. 16,634), relative to the employment of his brother, Damian Sias, by the City of Opelousas Department of Public Works. |
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Since August, 1, 2017, Rod Sias has served as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the City of Opelousas having been appointed by Mayor, Reginald Tatum. As CAO, fourteen (14) department heads report to Mr. Sias, including the Director of Public Works.
Damian Sias, brother of Rod Sias, would like to be hired to work for the City of Opelousas Department of Public Works. The Director of Public Works would serve as the direct supervisor of Rod Sias.
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La. R.S. 42:1119A prohibits any member of the immediate family of an agency head from being employed in his agency.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Greg Thibodeaux |
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