Waiver request submitted by Philip Bourgeois, Sr., a member of the Slaughter Community Charter School, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 3 annual pfd 269 days late. |
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Mr. Bourgeois states that he timely faxed his report in May 2012 when his wife faxed her pfd. A fax search determined that the staff received one pfd on May 2, 2012 from Mayor Bobbie Bourgeois, the spouse of Mr. Bourgeois. However, there was no pfd regarding Mr. Bourgeois received.
Mr. Bourgeois states he was well aware of the filing requirement evidenced by his completion of the Ethics Training course. He also serves on the Charter School Board without compensation. His public service is rooted in his value of giving back to the community of his time and experience.
Mr. Bourgeois states that the fine is excessive based on his history of meeting all of his obligations with the Board.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 3 Annual Report DATE NOD RECEIVED: April 26, 2013 DATE REPORT FILED: January 31, 2014 DAYS LATE: 269 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500 OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
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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.
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Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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