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thing of economic value for or in consideration of services rendered, or to be rendered, to or for <br /> any person during his public service unless such services are: (d) Neither performed for nor <br /> compensated by any person or from any officer, director, agent, or employee of such person, if <br /> such public servant knows or reasonably should know that such person has or is seeking to <br /> obtain contractual or other business or financial relationships with the public servant's agency; <br /> conducts operations or activities which are regulated by the public employee's agency; or has <br /> substantial economic interests which may be substantially affected by the performance or <br /> nonperformance of the public employee's official duty. <br /> La. R.S. 42:1102(16) provides that "person" means an individual or legal entity other than a <br /> governmental entity, or agency thereof. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> The Board concluded, and instructed me to inform you, that based on the facts presented, Section <br /> 1111A the Code of Governmental Ethics would not prohibit you from accepting an honorarium <br /> from the TWG since you would not be providing the any service which is part of your public <br /> duties. Additionally, Section 1111 C2(d) of the Code would not prohibit you from accepting the <br /> honorarium since TWG is not a person, it is an agency of the federal government. <br /> This advisory opinion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein. Changes to the facts <br /> presented may result in a different application of the provisions of the Code of Ethics. The <br /> Board issues no opinion as to past conduct or laws other than Code of Governmental Ethics. If <br /> you have any questions, please contact me at (225) 219-5600 or(800) 842-6630. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> ,,,j <br /> CL-0;y7 <br /> Suzanne Quinlan Mooney <br /> For the Board <br />