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There are no provisions in the Code which prohibit spouses from running as candidates for elected <br /> office to the same political subdivision. <br /> However, in the event you are both elected to positions with the City of Hammond, you and your <br /> spouse will be prohibited by La. R.S. 42:1112B(1) from participating in any transaction involving <br /> the City of Hammond in which either of you have a substantial economic interest.You would need <br /> to recuse yourself from participating in such matters pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1120. <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 Governmental <br /> Ethics. The Louisiana Board of Ethics issues no opinion as to past conduct or as to laws other than <br /> the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, the Lobbyist Disclosure <br /> Act, and the conflict of interest provisions contained in the Louisiana Gaming Control Law. If you <br /> have any questions, please contact me at(800) 842-6630 or(225) 219-5600. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> Suzanne Quinlan Mooney <br /> For the Board <br /> Page 2 of 2 (BD 2022-041) <br />