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Docket No. 19-160
 
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RE:
Request for an advisory opinion relative to the hiring of a person as a part-time clerk with the Town of Henderson (pop. 1,674) whose mother-in-law serves as the Town Clerk.
Facts:
A part-time clerk position for the Town of Henderson has been applied for by Brandi Dupuis. Brandi Dupuis' mother-in-law, Sue Dupuis, serves as the Town Clerk and would be the direct supervisor of the position. Additionally, the position is partially funded by the Henderson Police Department. Brandi Dupuis is the step-daughter of the Henderson Chief of Police.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1119A prohibits an agency head from having an immediate family member employed in his agency.

La. R.S. 42:1102(13) defines "immediate family" as the term relates to a public servant to mean his children, the 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: Greg Thibodeaux
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-160 Request for Opinion
2019-160 AO Draft _2 - Thibodeaux