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Docket No. 19-597
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request regarding whether Antonio Williams, Jr., a security patrol officer with the Villa del Rey Crime Prevention District, may continue contracting those services while his father, Antonio Williams, serves as a member of the Villa del Rey Crime Prevention District Board of Directors and/or the Security Patrol Coordinator.
Facts:
Antonio Williams, Jr. is a security patrol officer with the Villa del Rey Crime Prevention District, who has been contracting those services since August 2018. Mr. Williams, Jr. receives a 1099 tax document. His father is being considered for an appointment to the Villa del Rey Crime Prevention District Board of Directors and to serve as the Security Patrol Coordinator.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1113B prohibits an appointed member of any board or commission, member of his immediate family, or a 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.

La. R.S. 42:1113A states no public servant, or a member of such a public servant's immediate family, or a legal entity in which he has a controlling interest shall bid on or enter into any contract, subcontract or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the agency of such public servant.

Recommendations:
Adopt proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-597 Draft Opinion
2019-597- Additonal Information
2019-597 Request for Opinion