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Docket No. 12-2159
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion regarding whether a former secretary in the Inspections Department for the City of Zachary, Diane Womack, may accept employment with a title company that does business with the City.
Facts:
Diane Womack states that she is currently employed as a secretary in the Inspections Department for the City of Zachary. She has served in this position for 21 years. Her husband has served on the City council since January 2011. She has recently been sworn in as a notary and would like to retire from employment with the City and accept a position with a title company that is owned by the appointed City Attorney.
Law:
Section 1121 of the Code prohibits a public servant for a period of two years following the termination of their employment from assisting another person in a transaction in which she participated as an employee of her former agency.

Section 1111C(2)(d) of the Code prohibits a public servant from accepting compensation for services rendered from a person who has a business, contractual, or financial relationship with the agency of the public servant.

Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
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2012-2159
2012-2159- Advisory Opinion Request