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Agenda Item
Docket No. 13-222
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request from Mayor Rickey Fontenot regarding whether the Town of Mamou may obtain insurance coverage from Dupuis Insurance Co., a local insurance company which the elected Police Chief Gregory Dupuis, is part owner.
Facts:
Mayor Ricky Fontenot has requested an opinion regarding whether it would be a violation of the Code of Governmental Ethics for the Town of Mamou to contract with an Dupuis Insurance Company while the elected police chief is part owner. The Mayor has noted that the Police Chief does not participate in the decisions making process of obtaining, securing or purchasing insurance coverages. That authority rests with either the elected Mayor or the members of the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Mamou.

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1113A. (1)(a) No public servant or legal entity 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.

Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.

Assigned Attorney: Suzanne Mooney
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-222 draft opinion
2013-222- Advisory Opinion Request