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Docket No. 11-1314
 
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RE:
An advisory opinion regarding whether Arnie Fielkow, New Orleans City Councilman, may use campaign funds to make a restricted donation to a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity.
Facts:
New Orleans City Councilman Arnie Fielkow is inquiring into whether campaign funds may be used to make a restricted act of donation to a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity.

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. This Subsection also provides that excess funds may be used for a future campaign; returned to contributors on a pro-rata basis; given as charitable contributions or contributions to 501C(3) organizations; or in support of or opposition to a proposition, political committee, or candidate.

Recommendations:
Adopt proposed advisory opinion.

Assigned Attorney: Deidra Godfrey
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2011-1314 draft opinion
2003-589
2001-685
2011-1314- Advisory Opinon Request