| Advisory Opinion request as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") permits Rhodes Property & Development from submitting proposals for projects funded by the Cane River Waterway Commission. |
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Cane River National Heritage Area, Inc., is the fiscal administrator for the Mill District Seawall Construction Riverbank Stabilization project. Rhodes Property & Development ("RPD") has been owned by brothers Justin and James Rhodes since its founding in 2010. RPD is one of two contractors that submitted a proposal for the upcoming project, which will be funded by the Cane River Waterway Commission ("CRWC"). Jim Rhodes, the father of Justin and James Rhodes, is the Chairman of the CRWC.
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La. R.S. 42:1113B. Other than a legislator, no appointed member of any board or commission, member of his immediate family, or legal entity in which he has a substantial economic interest shall bid on or enter into or be in any way interested in any contract, subcontract, or other transaction which is under the supervision or jurisdiction of the agency of such appointed member.
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Adopt the proposed Advisory Opinion.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Mallory Guillot |
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