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Docket No. 11-1936
 
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RE:
Request for an advisory opinion regarding whether Shane E. Romero, Jr., may serve as a member of the board of Hospital Service District No. 1 of Iberia Parish when his father serves as parish president.
Facts:
Shane Romero, Jr., submitted an application to serve as a member of Hospital Service District No. 1 of Iberia Parish, a volunteer position. Board members of the Hospital Service District are appointed by the Iberia Parish Council. Subsequent to this submission, his father, Errol Romero was elected as Iberia Parish President.

Law:
R.S. 42:1113A(1)(a) prohibits public servants, their immediate family members, or legal entities in which they have a controlling interest, from bidding on or entering into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the agency of such public servants.

Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.

Assigned Attorney: Deidra Godfrey
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2011-1936 draft opinion
2011-1936- Advisory Opinion Request