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Docket No. 13-1664
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Peter Dale, former Harahan Police Chief, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2 annual pfd amendment 175 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Dale was requested to amend his report to disclose income received as Chief of Police on Schedule D by exact dollar figure. Mr. Dale did disclose the income on Schedule E by category. The Board has consistently waived these fines.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Tier 2 Annual Report- Amendment
DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 5, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: April 18, 2013
DAYS LATE: 175 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:
Waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-1664: Waiver Request