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Docket No. 14-566
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Fred Carmouche, Marshal for Avoyelles Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing a 2011 Tier 3 annual pfd 210 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Carmouche states he did not file with intentional neglect. He states the assessment would create a financial hardship as he going through an unpleasant divorce and he is beginning a new job. Supporting documentation was request with a due date of April 21, 2014. No information has been received.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 3 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 1, 2013

DATE REPORT FILED: December 6, 2013

DAYS LATE: 210 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: Yes, $420 for a 10-G report filed 7 days late

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: 2013 pfd

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:
Decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2014-566: Waiver Request