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Docket No. 23-289
 
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RE:
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") prohibits Tempest Jackson from being employed as a Housing Specialist with the Patterson Housing Authority.
Facts:
Tempest Jackson has applied for the Housing Specialist 1 position with the Patterson Housing Authority. Ms. Jackson's daughter-in-law serves as a member of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, which is made up of five members appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Ms. Jackson stated that her daughter-in-law should recuse herself from voting to hire to her as a Housing Specialist for the Housing Authority. Ms. Jackson asks whether there is a conflict of interest if she were to be hired for the Housing Specialist position.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1119A. No member of the immediate family of an agency head shall be employed in his agency.
Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Mallory Guillot
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2023-289 - AO
2023-289- Advisory Opinion Draft - Jackson