Answer

A.1. Yes, unless their approved charter states to the contrary, charter schools are made subject to the Code of Governmental Ethics under the provisions of R.S. 17:3996(A)(20). A.2. Yes, while the nepotism prohibitions under R.S. 42:1119 would not likely apply to situations involving work performed by independent contractors, the prohibitions in R.S. 42:1112 and R.S. 42:1113 would still apply to transactions and contracts in situations involving contractual arrangements for 1099 independent contractors. Louisiana Legislative Auditor website: 05/18/2024 08:51:43 PM