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Docket No. 13-1280
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Verbon Muhammad, a member of the Monroe City School Board, regarding a $2,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2 annual pfd 284 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Muhammad states that it was an oversight. He also states that the during the time he received the nod, his PO Box was closed with the possibility that the branch would be closed; however, it remains open today. Going forward, Mr. Muhammad states he will be more timely.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: June 18, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: April 19, 2013
DAYS LATE: 284 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal 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
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2013-1280- Waiver Request