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Docket No. 11-1933
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion regarding various nepotism issues which may be occuring in St. James Parish.
Facts:
Ricky Babin, counsel for St. James Parish states that Timmy Roussel has been elected as Parish President for the Parish of St. James. Mr. Roussel would like to appoint Mrs. Eileen Jasmine as the Director of Human Resources for the Parish. Ms. Jasmine's husband's step-brother is a St. James Parish councilman. Mr. James and his step-brother are not blood related.

Additionally, the Parish Council would like to appoint the brother of a member of the council to serve as special council for the recreational district. The recreational district is within the jurisdiction of the Parish Council.

Law:
Section 1102 of the Code defines immediate family members as children, spouses of the children, brothers, sisters, and their spouses, parents,and parents of the the spouse of a public servant.

Section 1119 of the Code prohibits the immediate family of an agency head from being employed within the agency of the agency head.

Section 1112 of the Code prohibits a public servant from participating in a transaction with his governmental entity in which an immediate family member has a substantial economic interest.

Section 1113 of the Code prohibits an immediate family member from entering into transactions that are under the supervision or jurisdiction of the agency of the public servant.

Recommendations:
Adopt the advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
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2011-1933
2011-1933- Advisory Opinion Request