Court Opinion

ID: 3461389
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2016-07-05 20:27:58.384308+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T12:49:04.898945
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Dear Mr. Sexton:
Enclosed please find a letter from Mr. Morris J. Chandler, Executive Director, Housing Authority of the Town of Colfax, P. O. Box 179, Colfax, Louisiana, 71417-0179.
This inquiry is in reference to whether 1) there is a conflict of interest with a Housing Authority Commission Member holding the City Mayor office while still on the Board of Commissioners; 2) there is a conflict of interest with the City Mayor (if elected) having rental property under the Section 8 subsidized rental program; 3) there is a conflict of interest with a Housing Authority Board Member serving on the City Council and retaining his Commissioner's status? As this is within your jurisdiction, I am forwarding this letter for your response.
Very truly yours,
                        Richard P. Ieyoub Attorney General
                        By: Kenneth C. Dejean General Counsel
OPINION NUMBER 90-78
March 26, 1990
Ms. Ruth D. Albritton,       87 — DUAL OFFICEHOLDING Executive Director Housing Authority, City of   A commissioner on Board of Housing Bunkie                       Authority may not only remain in P.O. Box 1036                office while seeking election to a Bunkie, LA. 71322-5036       seat on City Council, but may retain part-time appointment, if elected.