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Docket No. 13-1302
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Greg P. Touchet, a member of the Iberia Vermilion Twin Parish Port Commission, regarding $1100 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 22 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Touchet says he receives no compensation for being a part of the Commission. He says he overlooked the due date because he placed the Notice of Delinquency with other paperwork pertaining to his law practice. When he realized he overlooked it, he filed the necessary report.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2.1 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 14, 2013

DATE REPORT FILED: June 14, 2013

DAYS LATE: 22 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,100

OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
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.

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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2013-1302- Waiver Request