Ethics Opinion

21-031-E 21031.pdf

Summary

The financially independent child of a member of the board of directors of a governmental district may be employed by the district if the parent and child are financially independent. No violation of Section 109, Miss. Const. of 1890, or Section 25-4-105(2), Miss. Code of 1972, will occur, and the parent’s full and complete recusal will prevent a violation of Section 25-4-105(1). The requestor should also consult the Office of Attorney General regarding nepotism.

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