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La. R.S. 42:1111A prohibits a public employee from receiving anything of economic value,other <br /> than compensation and benefits from the governmental entity to which he is duly entitled, for the <br /> performance of the duties and responsibilities of his office or position. <br /> ANALYSIS <br /> School Board employees are public employees pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1102(18)(a), and are also <br /> public servants pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1102(19). <br /> As the awards are being given to employees in compensation for the performance of their duties <br /> as employees,they would be prohibited from receiving the awards pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1111A. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> Based on the facts presented, the Board concluded, and instructed me to inform you, that <br /> employees of the School Board are prohibited from receiving monetary awards for the <br /> performance of their duties as public employees. <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. If you have any questions, please contact me at (800) 842-6630 or (225) <br /> 219-5600. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> Charles E. Reeves, Jr. <br /> For the Board <br /> Page 2 of 2 (BD 2022-805) <br />