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Dear Ms. Raines:

In response to your inquiry of recent date, note that the Dual Officeholding and Employment Laws of our state, LSA-R.S. 42:61, et seq., do not prohibit an individual from holding local elective office and part-time state appointive office. Of concern would be the prohibition contained in LSA-R.S. 42:63(D), which prohibits one from holding local elective office, and full-time appointive office in the government of the state. However, because the appointive position at issue is part-time, no violation of the statute exists. Thus, you may serve as a local elected city council member while concurrently discharging your responsibilities as a member of the Louisiana Real Estate Commission.

I trust this addresses your concerns. Please contact this office should require further assistance.

Yours very truly,

RICHARD P. IEYOUB ATTORNEY GENERAL

BY: _______________________________ CARLOS M. FINALET, III ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

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