| Advisory Opinion request submitted on behalf of the Village of Mooringsport (Caddo Parish, pop. 793) regarding whether the Village may employ its former mayor as either a contract employee or part-time employee. |
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The Village of Mooringsport's attorney stated in his Advisory Opinion request that Ms. Ann Dearing served as the mayor for the Village for a period of approximately six years and that her term ended on December 31, 2018. At the request of a member of the Board of Aldermen, he is inquiring as to whether or not Ms. Dearing may serve as a part-time employee or as a contract employee for the village.
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La. R.S. 42:1121A(1)provides no former agency head or elected official shall, for a period of two years following the termination of his public service as the head of such agency or as an elected public official serving in such agency, assist another person, for compensation, in a transaction, or in an appearance in connection with a transaction, involving that former agency or render any service on a contractual basis to or for such agency.
La. R.S. 42:1121A(2)provides that no former member of a board or commission shall, for a period of two years following the termination of his public service on such board or commission, contract with, be employed in any capacity by, or be appointed to any position by that board or commission.
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Adopt the proposed opinion.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Matthew DeVille |
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