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Hon. Robert Jackson <br /> August 18, 2017 <br /> Page -2- <br /> La R.S.42:1121A(2)prohibits a former member of a board or commission,for aperiod of two years <br /> following the termination of his public service on such board or commission from being appointed <br /> to any position by that board or commission. Therefore,because Dave Almond's termination of his <br /> public service as a Slaughter Alderman would be less than two years from his appointment, the <br /> Slaughter Board of Aldermen could not appoint him to any position by that board. Since the Town <br /> of Slaughter is not involved in the governor's powers to appoint, La. R.S. 42:1121A(2) would not <br /> prohibit Dave Almond from being appointed by the governor to fill the vacancy for the Slaughter <br /> Police Chief. <br /> The Board further concluded that the prohibition against an appointed person being eligible or <br /> qualifying in the next election as a candidate for the office to which he is appointed would not apply <br /> in the event of a gubernatorial appointment. <br /> This advisory opinion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein. Changes to the facts as <br /> presented may result in a different application of the provisions of the Code of Ethics. The Board <br /> issues no opinion as to past conduct or as to laws other than the Code of Governmental Ethics. If you <br /> have any questions,please contact me at(800) 842-6630 or(225) 219-5600. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> regory "/.yliibodeaux <br /> For the Board <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />