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Docket No. 23-432
 
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RE:
Request for an advisory opinion as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") permits the brother of an Iberia Parish Councilman to be employed with the Planning and Zoning Department.
Facts:
Paul Landry serves on the Iberia Parish Council for District 7. His brother is seeking employment as an inspector for the Iberia Parish Planning and Zoning Department. The Iberia Parish Council handles the budget for the Planning and Zoning Department, but the Administration handles the other operations. Currently, the Planning and Zoning Department head is tasked with inspections, since the shortage of trained inspectors is becoming a problem. Mr. Landry asks whether his brother can be employed with the Planning and Zoning Department if Mr. Landry abstains from voting on his brother's salary. He also asks the timeline for employment if he resigns as Councilman.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1119A provides that 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:
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2023-432 - AO
2023-432- Advisory Opinion Draft - Landry