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2021-144
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Opinion Item
Opinion Type
Consent Opinion
Docket Number
2021-144
Parties Involved
George Shaw, Jr.
Agency at Issue
Town of Cotton Valley Board of Aldermen
Decision Date
4/5/2024
Law
La. R.S. 42:1113A(1)(a)
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A consent opinion that George Shaw, Jr. violated La. R.S. 42:1113A when he entered into a contract under the supervision or jurisdiction of the Town of Cotton Valley on March 13, 2018, to provide services as the Public Works Director while his brother, Reginald Shaw, was serving as an elected member of the Town of Cotton Valley Board of Aldermen.
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Ethics Board Docket No. 2021-144 <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br /> has a direct interest. A transaction involving the agency of a governmental entity <br /> shall have the same meaning with respect to the agency. <br /> V. <br /> OPINION: <br /> It is the opinion of the BOE that the Board of Aldermen exercises the legislative functions <br /> of the Town of Cotton Valley. As such, Reginald Shaw's agency is the Town of Cotton Valley <br /> pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1102(2)(a)(vi). It is further the opinion of the BOE that George Shaw Jr, <br /> is the brother of Reginald Shaw, thus making him an immediate family member pursuant to La. <br /> R.S. 42:1102(13). <br /> As a result, it is the opinion of the BOE that George Shaw Jr. violated La. R.S. <br /> 42:1113(A)(1)(a)when he entered into a contract under the supervision or jurisdiction of the Town <br /> of Cotton Valley on March 13, 2018 to provide services as the Public Works Director while his <br /> brother, Reginald Shaw, served as an elected member of the Town of Cotton Valley Board of <br /> Aldermen. <br /> If this matter proceeded to a public hearing before the Ethics Adjudicatory Board("EAB") <br /> and the EAB found a violation of the Ethics Code, the EAB could impose a fine of up to $10,000 <br /> pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1153. Additionally, the EAB could impose a civil penalty up to 1.5 times <br /> the amount of the illegal gain,pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1155. <br /> In this particular matter, the party has agreed to resolve this matter amicably. Therefore, it <br /> is the conclusion of the BOE that the interests of the public and judicial efficiency would be served <br /> through the publication of this Consent Opinion with the imposition of a $1,000 civil penalty <br /> against George Shaw, Jr. <br />
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