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Agenda Item
Docket No. 19-269
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request as to the propriety of Darlene Landry's use of campaign funds to pay for legal fees she incurred in connection with findings made in a legislative audit report related to actions she took as Assumption Parish Clerk of Court.
Facts:
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office found that Darlene Landry, Assumption Parish Clerk of Court, may have broken state ethics laws by hiring immediate family members to work in her office, and that she failed to turn over to the State Treasurer fees that her office collected for birth and death certificates. Ms. Landry has incurred legal fees related to her response to these allegations to the Louisiana Legislator's Auditor's Office.
Law:
La. R.S.18:1505.2I provides that campaign funds may not be used for any personal use unrelated to the candidate's campaign or his holding of public office.
Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-269 Draft Advisory Opinion
2019-269 Request for opinion
2007-326 Advisory Opinion