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The Board further cautioned that a transaction with either the Regional Advisory Committee or the State Advisory Committee which would present a potential violation of Section 1113B cannot be cured by recusal. However, the following exception to the Code would allow the committee member to remain employed by an entity seeking to contract with OCDD: La. R.S. 42:1123(23): This Part shall not preclude: Any member of the state or regional advisory committees for the office for citizens with developmental disabilities from being employed by a private, nonprofit, corporation, agency, organization, or association that receives state funds under contractual agreement with the office for citizens with developmental disabilities. However, such member shall recuse himself from participating in any action of the committee specifically relating to such contracts with the office for citizens with developmental disabilities for the receipt of state funds. The Board suggests that any specific member request an advisory opinion prior to entering into any transaction in the event a potential conflict of interest arises. This advisory opinion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein. Changes to the facts as presented may result in a different application of the provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics. Please note that the Board issues no opinion as to past conduct and that the Board's expressed opinion is limited to an examination of the Code of Governmental Ethics,the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act,the Lobbyist Disclosure Acts, and the conflict of interest provisions in the gaming laws. If you have any questions, please contact me at (800) 842-6630 or(225) 219-5600. Sincerely, LOU ANA I FfidilkpfitICS II avid M. Bordelon For the Board Page 6 of 6 (Docket No. 2021-205)