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Docket No. 14-026
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Freddie Molden, III, a member of the Iberville Parish School Board, regarding a $850 late fee assessed for filing his 2011-2012 School Board Disclosure Statement 17 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Molden states that during the filing period, his wife was undergoing additional treatments for her illness and he was out of work. He states the imposition of the late fee will create a financial hardship. Mr. Molden has submitted copies of some bills evidencing the financial hardship.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011-2012 School Board Disclosure

REPORT DUE: September 6, 2013
DATE NOD RECEIVED: Not sent.
DATE REPORT FILED: September 23, 2013
DAYS LATE: 17 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $850
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1119B(2)(a)(iii) requires that within thirty days after the beginning of each school year, any school board member or superintendent whose immediate family member is employed by the school board shall file a disclosure statement with the Board of Ethics stating the facts of such employment. Any person who fails to timely file a disclosure statement may be assessed a late fee of fifty dollars per day, not to exceed $1,500.

Recommendations:
Waive all but $250.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-026: Waiver Request