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Docket No. 14-661
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Paul Allen, Jr., Village of Chataignier Chief of Police, Evangeline Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2011 Tier 3 annual pfd 276 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Allen requests a waiver because he stated he timely mailed his 2011 pfd by regular mail and has no proof of mailing.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 3 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: April 27, 2013
DATE REPORT FILED: February 7, 2014
DAYS LATE: 276 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:
2014-661: Waiver Request