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(iii) Engaged in the performance of a governmental function. <br /> (iv) Under the supervision or authority of an elected official or another employee of the <br /> governmental entity. <br /> La. R.S. 42:1102(19) defines "public servant" means a public employee or an elected official. <br /> La. R.S. 42:1102(2)(a)(vi) defines "agency" for public servants of political subdivisions to mean <br /> the agency in which the public servant serves, except that for members of any governing authority <br /> and for the elected or appointed chief executive of a governmental entity, it shall mean the <br /> governmental entity. Public servants of political subdivisions shall include,but shall not be limited <br /> to, elected officials and public employees of municipalities, parishes, and other political <br /> subdivisions; sheriffs and their employees; district attorneys and their employees; coroners and <br /> their employees; and clerks of court and their employees. <br /> ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION <br /> The Board concluded, and instructed me to inform you,that the Code does not prohibit the Board <br /> of Commissioners from granting your wife an increased stipend while you serve as Fire Chief for <br /> BPFD4. <br /> Changes to the facts as presented may result in a different application of the provisions of the <br /> Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics. The Board issues no opinion as to past conduct or as to <br /> laws other than the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics, the Campaign Finance Disclosure <br /> Act,the Lobbyist Disclosure Acts,and the conflict of interest provisions contained in the Louisiana <br /> Gaming Control Law. <br /> If you have any questions,please contact me at (800) 842-6630 or(225) 219-5600. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LOUISIANA BOARDO,F ETHICS <br /> iilro <br /> / 6, l <br /> Kathryn- Cal <br /> For the Board <br /> Page 2 of 2 (BD 2025-635) <br />