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Ethics Docket No. 2019-560 <br /> Mr. Bruce Coulon <br /> June 25, 2019 <br /> Page 2 <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> The Board concluded,and instructed me to inform you,that the Code of Governmental Ethics would <br /> not prohibit Sequel Electrical from transacting business with the City of Bunkie while your brother <br /> is employed as a salesperson with Sequel Electrical and while you serve as the Mayor of the City of <br /> Bunkie since your brother does not have a controlling interest in Sequel Electrical. However,your <br /> brother would be prohibited from being the salesperson on any transactions or accounts between the <br /> City of Bunkie and Sequel Electrical. <br /> In addition,your brother would be required to file an annual financial disclosure statement pursuant <br /> to La. R.S. 42:1114 with the Board every May 15`h as long as Sequel Electrical is transacting <br /> business with the City of Bunkie and you are serving as Mayor of the City of Bunkie. Enclosed is <br /> a copy of the financial disclosure statement required to be filed by your brother. <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 <br /> you have any questions, please contact me at(800) 842-6630 or(225) 219-5600. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> `Yf <br /> Tracy M. 1er <br /> For the B d <br />