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After executive session, Cameron Parish jury votes to seek Attorney General opinion on hospital representation and schedules special meeting
Summary
Following an executive session, the Cameron Parish Police Jury voted to seek an Attorney General opinion about a potential conflict of representation involving the parish and the hospital district and scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. to meet with counsel and review budget items.
After an executive session on Dec. 1, 2025, the Cameron Parish Police Jury voted to seek an Attorney General opinion about a potential conflict of representation concerning the North Cameron hospital district. The motion to seek the opinion was made by juror Mark, seconded by juror Sam, and carried on the recorded vote.
Jurors said they wanted legal clarity on whether outside legal counsel could represent both the jury and the hospital board, and discussed first meeting with legal counsel before any joint session with the hospital board. The panel agreed to schedule a special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 9 a.m. to consult counsel and, if time permitted, hold a brief budget review. Staff were assigned to manage the agenda and confirm attendees.
The jury did not disclose additional details from the closed session in open session beyond the motion to seek the Attorney General opinion and the scheduling details. Jurors emphasized the intent to obtain legal guidance before proceeding with any joint negotiations or further representations involving the hospital district.
