Information sheets

Abuse of Office — The purpose of this information sheet is to outline the specific prohibitions of §1116. The Abuse of Office information sheet was updated in February 2009. (Published 3/31/2009)
Donations — This information sheet provides a summary of the restrictions to accepting donations found in Sections 1111, 1115, and 1123(41) of the Code of Governmental Ethics. The Donations information sheet was updated in February 2009. (Published 3/31/2009)
Gifts — The purpose of this information sheet is to outline the restrictions found in Sections 1111A, 1115, and 1115.1 and to highlight some common misconceptions and related issues regarding each of these provisions. The Gifts information sheet was updated in January 2026. (Published 1/12/2026)
Holiday Reminder — This holiday season, please keep in mind the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics and the laws concerning food, drink, and gifts. (Published 11/21/2019)
Nepotism — The purpose of this information sheet is to outline these prohibitions and to highlight some common misconceptions concerning §1119. The Nepotism information sheet was updated in July 2022. (Published 7/20/2022)
Outside Employment — The purpose of this information sheet is to outline some of the restrictions and to highlight some of the most common misconceptions regarding §1111 of the Ethics Code. The Prohibited Sources information sheet was updated in February 2009. (Published 3/31/2009)
Post Employment — The purpose of this information sheet is to outline the post employment restrictions which exist as to public servants and to highlight some common misconceptions and related issues regarding §1121 of the Code. The Post Employment information sheet was revised in February 2009. (Published 3/31/2009)
Prohibited Contracts — The purpose of this information sheet is to outline the restrictions and dismiss some common misconceptions regarding §1113 of the Code. The Prohibited Contracts information sheet was updated in July 2011. (Published 7/13/2011)
Travel Expenses — The purpose of this information sheet is to outline some of the restrictions and to highlight some of the most common misconceptions regarding Sections 1111A, 1115, and 1123(41) of the Code of Governmental Ethics. The Travel Expenses information sheet was updated in October 2019. (Published 10/31/2019)