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Docket No. 14-658
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Harvey Johnston, a Constable for Caddo Parish, Ward 2, regarding a $1,500 assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 3 annual pfd 280 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Johnston received a notice of delinquency on May 1, 2013 and personally signed the green card. Ms. Johnston refers to a "second notice" in her waiver request. Ms. Johnston, who is the Justice of Peace, over her husband, states that the late fee is five months salary for a constable and justice of the peace. She also states that her husband will not see re-election in 2014 due to health reasons.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 3 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 1, 2013
DATE REPORT FILED: February 14, 2014
DAYS LATE: 280 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

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:
2014-658: Waiver Request