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Docket No. 13-831
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Leroy Kirk, a member of the Lecompte Board of Aldermen, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 3 annual pfd days late.
Facts:
Mr. Kirk has submitted information regarding his wife's medical issues in 2010 and 2011. He has submitted further medical documentation regarding a stroke he suffered in October 2011, the time he received the notice of delinquency.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 3 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 31, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: January 17, 2013
DAYS LATE: 423 days

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

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a financial disclosure statement 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.
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.

Recommendations:
Rescind the late fee based on the medical issues and the Board's Rules.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2013-831- Staff Memo (agenda)