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La. R.S. 42:1102(18)(a). "Public employee" means anyone,whether cornpensated or not, who is: <br /> (i) An administrative officer or official of a governmental entity who is not filling an <br /> elective office. <br /> (ii) Appointed by any elected official when acting in an official capacity, and the <br /> appointment is to a post or position wherein the appointee is to serve the governmental entity or <br /> an agency thereof, either as a member of an agency, or as an employee thereof. <br /> (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). "Public servant" means a public employee or an elected official. <br /> ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION <br /> The Board concluded and instructed me to inform you that no provision of the Code prohibits you <br /> from being employed with the Office of Juvenile Justice while also serving as a reserve deputy <br /> with the Abbeville Marshal's Office as long as you are not being paid for the same hours while <br /> working both positions. However, being a public employee and working as a reserve officer may <br /> present an issue concerning Louisiana Dual Officeholding and Dual Employment prohibitions, <br /> which are not under the jurisdiction of the Board but are under the Attorney General's jurisdiction. <br /> The Board suggests that you contact that ofFice regarding the application of those laws. A copy of <br /> your request and this opinion will be forwarded to the Attorney General's Office. <br /> This advisory opinion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein. Changes to the facts as <br /> presented may result in a different application of the provisions of the Code of Goverrunental <br /> Ethics. The Board issues no opinion as to past conduct or as to laws other than the Code of <br /> Governmental Ethics, the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, the Lobbyist Disclosure Acts, and <br /> the conflict of interest provisions contained in the Louisiana Gaming Control Law. <br /> If you have any questions,please contact me at (800) 842-6630 or(225) 219-5600. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LO SIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> racy M. er <br /> For the B rd <br /> Page 2 of 2 (BD 2025-328) <br />