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Docket No. 13-1371
 
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RE:
Untimely waiver requested submitted by Joseph Jones, member of the Harbor and Terminal District of Morgan City, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 407 days late.
Facts:
Attorney Gerard Bourgeois, on behalf of Mr. Jones, untimely submitted a waiver request two days late.

Mr. Bourgeois says the imposition of the late fee would cause a financial hardship. On August 20, 2013 a request for supporting documentation was sent to Mr. Jones. The due date for submitting this information was September 19, 2013. On September 18, 2013 an additional letter was submitted by Mr. Jones stating that the fine will create an undue burden, he is living on a fixed income, and he is no longer on the Board. No supporting documentation has been provided.

On November 26, 2013, a letter was sent to an attorney on Mr. Jones' behalf requesting the supporting documentation. No response has been received.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2.1 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: March 10, 2012

DATE REPORT FILED: May 10, 2013

DAYS LATE: 407 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500

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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2013-1371- Untimely Waiver Request (2)