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Docket No. 13-503
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request regarding the appointment of a staff member of the Washington Parish Hospital Service District 1 as a Commissioner to serve on the Board.
Facts:
Mr. Watts has requested an advisory opinion on behalf of Washington Parish Hospital District No. 1 (Riverside Medical Center) regarding a potential violation of Section 1113A if a staff member is appointed to serve as a Commissioner on the Washington Parish Hospital Service District Board.

Specifically the Hospital wants to know if staff member can be appointed as a Commissioner to the Hospital Board when that board oversees their employment contracts or would the employment contract itself violate Section 1113A. The Hospital further asks if there is any potential violation of the Code if they appoint a staff member who is also employed by a neighboring Hospital district.

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

La. R.S. 46:1503D(1) The requirements for the composition of the board for the hospital service district. The governing authority of the parish of Washington may increase to ten the number of commissioners for the Washington Parish Hospital Service District Number One. 1) one commissioner shall be appointed from each of the eight wards in that district. 2) One additional member shall be appointed from Ward Three. 3) The other additional member shall be an active medical staff member of the Riverside Medical Center who is a resident of the district and who shall be recommended to the parish governing authority by the medical staff of the Riverside Medical Center for appointment. (emphasis added)



Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.

Assigned Attorney: Suzanne Mooney
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-503- Advisory Opinion Request