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Docket No. 13-975
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Raymond Calep, a member of the Lucky Board of Aldermen, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2009 Tier 3 annual pfd 368 days late and a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 3 annual pfd 342 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Calep request this waiver as the mayor did not explain to him the severity of the timeliness to file his pfd statements. He states that his service is voluntary and the he receives no pay for his service.

Mr. Calep also states that he was released from his job and was searching for employment quite often. He states much of his focus was finding means to support his family. He states that the mayor nor fellow aldermen mentioned the filing of these statements.

A request was made for supporting documentation of the financial hardship. The response was due by August 30, 2013. No response has been received.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Tier 3 Annual Report (Amended)
DATE NOD RECEIVED: March 3, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: March 25, 2013
DAYS LATE: 368 days

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

TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 3 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: December 22, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: December 26, 2012
DAYS LATE: 342 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:
2009 - suspend all based on future compliance.

2010 - decline to waive. Offer a payment plan.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2013-975- Waiver Request