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Docket No. 22-810
 
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RE:
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether a member of the Springhill City Council can be appointed to the North Webster Industrial Board after retirement as City Alderman.
Facts:
The North Webster Parish Industrial District is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, and its territorial limits and jurisdiction shall extend throughout the Ward 2, Webster Parish, Louisiana as stipulated in La. R.S. 39:551.5. The governing authority of the North Webster Parish Industrial District is a Board of Commissioners consisting of seven members, two of whom shall be appointed the by the governing authority of the City of Springhill. One of the current Springhill City Council members will be retiring as City Alderman on 12/31/22. The governing authority of the City of Springhill would like to appoint the soon to be retired Alderman to the North Webster Industrial Board to start after retirement in January 2023. The Mayor of Springhill recommends someone to serve on the North Webster Industrial Board and the Springhill City Council approves the recommendation. The Board members of North Webster Industrial Board are not compensated for their services.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1121A(2) provides that no former member of a board or commission shall, for a period of two years following the termination of his public service on such board or commission, contract with, be employed in any capacity by, or be appointed to any position by that board or commission.
Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed Advisory Opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Mallory Guillot
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2022-810 - AO
2022-810- Email - Lisa Duggan
2022-810 - Advisory Opinion Draft - Duggan