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Mr. Perry Kirkland <br /> December 17, 2018 <br /> Page -2- <br /> employment" shall include any decision involving the employment, promotion, <br /> discipline, discharge, or assignment of the firefighter. <br /> The Board concluded, and instructed me to inform you, that the Code would not prohibit Gene <br /> Gibson, the brother of Fire Chief Terry Gibson, from being appointed to the Board of <br /> Commissioners of the Fire District,while Terry Gibson serves as Fire Chief of the Fire District,since <br /> he is a volunteer who receives no compensation for the firefighting services and Terry Gibson has <br /> been employed with the Fire District longer than one year. <br /> Finally,the Board did want me to caution you that La.R.S.42:1112B prohibits a public servant from <br /> participating in a transaction in which the public servant or member of his immediate family has a <br /> substantial economic interest. Gene Gibson would be prohibited by the Code from participating in <br /> any transaction in which Terry Gibson has a substantial economic interest. <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 T1 ICS <br /> reg o L.Thibodeaux <br /> rY <br /> For the Board <br />