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Opinion Item
Opinion Type
Advisory Opinion
Docket Number
2021-338
Requesting Party
Jackie Rouse
Decision Date
7/9/2021
Law
R.S. 42:1111A(1)(a)
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Advisory Opinion whereby the Code of Governmental Ethics would not prohibit Jackie Rouse from seeking the elected office of Catahoula Parish Cororner while also being employed by the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA <br /> OF LOpIJr DEPARTMENT OF STATE CIVIL SERVICE <br /> P6, LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> * /✓„'U a; * P.0. BOX 4368 <br /> BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 <br /> °�roFipe�°� (225)219-5600 <br /> -•«o» FAX:(225)381-7271 <br /> 1-800-842-6630 <br /> www.ethics.1a.gov <br /> July 12, 2021 <br /> Jackie Rouse <br /> 2805 Fourth Street <br /> Jonesville, Louisiana 71343 <br /> Re: Louisiana Board of Ethics <br /> Docket No. 2021-338 <br /> Dear Ms. Rouse, <br /> The Louisiana Board of Ethics, at its meeting on July 9, 2021, considered your request for <br /> an advisory opinion as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") would <br /> prohibit you from seeking election as the Catahoula Parish Coroner. <br /> FACTS PROVIDED <br /> You are currently employed as a Civil Deputy for the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office. <br /> You also serve as a Chief Deputy for the Catahoula Parish Coroner's Office. Your duties <br /> with the Coroner's office are on an as-needed basis. The current Coroner is not seeking re- <br /> election. You ask whether the Code would prohibit you from becoming a candidate for the <br /> position of Catahoula Parish Coroner while also being employed as a Civil Deputy by the <br /> Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office. <br /> LAW <br /> La. R.S. 42:1111 A(1)(a)prohibits a public employee from receiving anything of economic <br /> value, other than compensation and benefits from the governmental entity to which he is <br /> duly entitled,for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of his office or position. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> The Board concluded, and instructed me to inform you, that generally, the Code will not <br /> prohibit you from seeking the elected office of Catahoula Parish Coroner while also being <br /> employed by the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office. The Board cautioned that campaign <br /> activity must occur outside of your normal working hours, or that you take annual leave, <br /> to prevent a violation of Section 1111A(l)(a). <br /> Opinions on the dual-office holding and dual-employment laws are within the jurisdiction <br /> of the Attorney General. The Office of the Attorney General may be contacted at(225)326- <br /> 6000. <br /> Page 1 of 2 (Docket No. 2021-338) <br /> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />
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