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42:1119C(2) would allow Ms. Clement to remain employed by the Fire Department and receive <br /> normal promotional advancements.As such,she would not be prohibited from being a compensated <br /> employee of the Fire Department. <br /> If Ms. Clement is hired by the Fire Chief while Mr. Culhane serves on the Fire District Board,then <br /> Mr. Culhane would be prohibited from participating in any transaction in which Ms. Clement has <br /> a substantial economic interest. La. R.S. 42:1112B(1) provides that no public servant shall <br /> participate in a transaction involving the governmental entity in which,to his actual knowledge,any <br /> member of his immediate family has a substantial economic interest. A disqualification plan in <br /> accordance with the Rules of Board of Ethics enclosed with this opinion should be submitted for the <br /> Board's approval. <br /> This advisory opinion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein. Changes to the facts presented <br /> may result in a different application of the provisions of the Code of Ethics. The Board issues no <br /> opinion as to past conduct or laws other than Code of Governmental Ethics. If you have any <br /> questions, please contact me at(225) 219-5600 or(800) 842-6630. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LO SIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> Brett Robinson <br /> For the Board <br />