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LAW <br /> La. R.S. 42:1111A prohibits a public employee from receiving anything of economic value, other <br /> than compensation and benefits from the governmental entity to which he is duly entitled, for the <br /> performance of the duties and responsibilities of his office or position. <br /> La. R.S.42:1115A(1)prohibits a public servant from soliciting or accepting,directly or indirectly, <br /> any thing of economic value as a gift or gratuity from any person or from any officer, director, <br /> agent, or employee of such person, if such public servant knows or reasonably should know that <br /> such person has or is seeking to have a contractual, business or financial relationship with the <br /> public servant's agency. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> The Board concluded, and instructed me to inform you, that the Code of Governmental Ethics <br /> would not prohibit you from receiving the car due to the business, contractual, or financial <br /> relationship between Attenti and the Division of Probation and Parole. La. R.S. 42:1115A(1) <br /> prohibits a public servant from soliciting or accepting any thing of economic value from anyone <br /> who has or is seeking to obtain a contractual or other business or financial relationship with the <br /> public servant's agency. While Attenti does have a contract with the Division of Probation and <br /> Parole, the services it provides are limited to the Technology and Records Program, a unit that is <br /> distinct in organization and responsibilities from the Reentry Program in which you serve. <br /> Furthermore, as your receipt of the car was not for the performance of your duties and <br /> responsibilities as an employee of DPSC, La. R.S. 42:1111A would not be violated. <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 /> Val),/ JJt/ <br /> Matthew R. DeVille <br /> For the Board <br />