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Docket No. 13-812
 
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RE:
Untimely waiver request submitted by James Roland, a member of the West Feliciana Parish Port Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 356 days late and a $550 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 11 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Roland served as uncompensated member of this board. He filed a disclosure statement, but filed under the wrong tier. Mr. Roland is no longer a member of the Port Commission.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: Tier 2.1 Annual Report (2010)
DATE NOD RECEIVED: December 10, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: March 6, 2013
DAYS LATE: 356 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

TYPE OF REPORT: Tier 2.1 Annual Report (2011) (Amendment)
DATE NOD RECEIVED: March 14, 2013
DATE REPORT FILED: April 5, 2013
DAYS LATE: 11 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $550
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No





Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.4 of the Code provides that upon discovery of the failure to file, failure to timely file, omission of information or inaccurate information, the Board shall notify the filer by sending him a notice of delinquency by certified mail. The notice of delinquency shall inform the person that the financial statement must be filed, or that the information must be disclosed or accurately disclosed, or that a written answer contesting the allegation of such failure, omission, or inaccuracy must be filed no later than fourteen (14) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.

Recommendations:
Based on the waiver guidelines, waive the late fee associated with the 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd.

In regards to the late fee associated with the 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd, suspend all based on future compliance.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2013-812- Staff Memo