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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 />