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Docket No. 13-1730
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Gary James Plauche, a member of the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury, regarding a $200 late fee assessed for filing his 2012 Tier 3 annual pfd 4 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Plauche states that he was unaware that he had to file a pfd because he was not re-elected in 2012. He also says that he has timely filed all other reports.
Comments:
NOD-FF received: August 27, 2013
PFD filed: September 10, 2012

Days Late: 4 days

Late Fees Assessed: $200

Outstanding CF Late Fees: None

Prior Late Fees Suspended/Waived: None

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:
Suspend all but $100 based on future compliance.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2013-1730: Waiver Request