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Docket No. 13-1112
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Dimettera Frazier, a member of the Springhill Board of Aldermen, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2010 Tier 3 annual pfd 343 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Frazier states that she was unaware of the filing requirements. Further, she states that in 2010 she was a college student in Arkansas and submitted her diploma received in December 2010. She also states that she did not take office until January 1, 2011.

The 2010 pfd was due by May 15, 2011, after she took office and after she graduated from college.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 3 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 15, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: February 13, 2013
DAYS LATE: 343 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 seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.

Recommendations:
Decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2013-1112- Waiver Request