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in a transaction involving the governmental entity in which, to his actual knowledge, any of the <br /> following persons has a substantial economic interest: any member of his immediate family; any <br /> person in which he has a substantial economic interest of which he may be reasonably be expected <br /> to know; any person with whom he is negotiating or has an arrangement concerning prospective <br /> employment;and,any person who is a party to an existing contract with such public servant,or who <br /> owes any thing of economic value to such public servant. <br /> Dr.Albert and Dr. Morice would be prohibited from receiving compensation from any person who <br /> received services from them as Deputy Coroners and in which such services involve the <br /> responsibilities, operations, or programs of the St. Mary Parish Coroner's Office. La. R.S. <br /> 42:1102(16)provides that"person"means an individual or legal entity other than a governmental <br /> entity;or agency thereof.Further,they would be prohibited from providing services through the St. <br /> Mary Parish Coroner's Office in which any of the people listed in La.R.S.42:1112 had a substantial <br /> economic interest. Dr.Lianter Albert should contact the Attorney General's Office concerning the <br /> application of Dual Office Holding Laws under its jurisdiction. <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 /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> CC: Dr. F.H. Metz, Jr. Brett Robins•n <br /> Coroner, St. Mary Parish For the Board <br /> P.O. Box 589 <br /> Morgan City,Louisiana 70381 <br />