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Docket No. 13-1107
 
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RE:
Untimely waiver request submitted by Otis Wilson, a member of the West Feliciana Parish Police Jury, District 7, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2009 Tier 3 annual pfd 608 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Wilson states that he faxed all reports in on time. A request was sent to Mr. Wilson requesting the fax number the report was sent from or a fax confirmation sheet. In September 2013, Mr. Wilson requested more time to search his records. The staff still has received no response from Mr. Wilson.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Tier 3 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: August 3, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: April 22, 2013
DAYS LATE: 608 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

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:
Decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2013-1107- Untimely Waiver Request