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Docket No. 20-569
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request regarding whether Dr. Tim Tregle, a paid employee of St. Mary Parish, may be appointed to serve on the St. Mary Parish Drainage District No. 2A.
Facts:
Dr. Tim Tregle is the Senior Policy Planning Analyst for St. Mary Parish. Dr. Tregle reports to the Chief Administrative Officer. The position's duties include analyzing the operations and finances of all existing boards and commissions, for the purpose of costs savings and consolidation of the boards and commissions. Dr. Tregle is currently a member of Drainage Board District #2, which is in the process of being consolidated with Drainage Board District #6. The Consolidated Drainage Board #2A was created on April 22, 2020. Dr. Tregle was appointed to the Consolidated Drainage Board No. 2A but has not taken the oath pending this advisory opinion.


Law:
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.

La. R.S. 42:1102(16) defines "person" to mean an individual or legal entity other than a governmental entity, or an agency thereof.


Recommendations:
Adopt proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2020-569 rev2 Draft Opinion
2020-569 - Advisory Opinion Request