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Ethics Board Docket No.2022-051 Page 5 of 7 (18)(a) defines a"public employee"to mean anyone, whether compensated or not, who is: (i) an administrative officer or official of a governmental entity who is not filling an elective office; (ii) Appointed by any elected official when acting in an official capacity,and the appointment is to a post or position wherein the appointee is to serve the governmental entity or an agency thereof, either as a member of an agency, or as an employee thereof, (iii) Engaged in the performance of a governmental function; or (iv) Under the supervision or authority of an elected official or another employee of the governmental entity. (19) defines "public servant"to mean a public employee or elected official. V. OPINION: It is the opinion of the BOE that Billy Doiron violated La. R.S. 42:1113A by virtue of entering into transactions under the jurisdiction or supervision of the Livingston Parish School Board and Live Oak High School when he transacted with the school to remove trees, lay foundation, and move building materials, for compensation, while he was employed at Live Oak High School. In this particular matter,the parties have agreed to resolve this matter amicably. Therefore, it is the conclusion of the BOE that the interests of the public and judicial efficiency would be served through the publication of this Consent Opinion with the imposition of a civil penalty of $10,000.00 against Billy Doiron. VI. ORDER: For the foregoing reasons: IT IS ORDERED that Billy Doiron violated La. R.S. 42:1113A by virtue of entering into transactions under the jurisdiction or supervision of the Livingston Parish School Board and Live Oak High School when he transacted with the school to remove trees, lay foundation, and move building materials, for compensation.