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Docket No. 22-448
 
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RE:
Advisory Opinion request from Christophe Pilut with the Lafayette International Center regarding performing translations services for the City of New Iberia.
Facts:
The Lafayette International Center ("Center") operates as the International Trade and Development Division of Lafayette Consolidated Government. The Center's goal is to increase international opportunities for business and culture in the Lafayette area. Christophe Pilut is employed by the Center as a Trade Development Specialist. Translations services are no longer offered by the Center. A number of years ago, Mr. Pilut performed work for the City of New Iberia to provide translations of historical plaques. Mr. Pilut performed this work on a volunteer basis and received no compensation for the services. The City of New Iberia would like to contract with him again to provide translation services. Mr. Pilut would receive compensation directly from the City of New Iberia.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1113(A)(1)(a): No public servant ... shall bid on or enter into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the agency of such public servant.

La. R.S. 42:1102(2)(a)(vi) defines "agency" for public servants of political subdivisions to mean the division in which the public servant serves. Public servants of political subdivisions shall include public employees of municipalities, parishes, or other political subdivisions.
Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: David Bordelon
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2022-448 - Advisory Opinion Draft - Pilut - Final
2022-448 - AO request