| Request for Rehearing in connection with a $1,140 Order against Mark Sigur, a candidate for State Representative, 76th District in the October 20, 2007 election, who has failed to pay assessed late fees for the late filing of his 10-G campaign finance report. |
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The Board issued an Order at its May 27, 2009 meeting making the late fee totaling $1,140 assessed against Mr. Sigur final and absolute. Rule 1018 states that any person aggrieved may apply to the Board for a rehearing in writing within 10 days from the date the Board's decision becomes final. A copy of the Order was sent to Mr. Sigur's residence on June 8, 2009 via certified mail and on July 7, 2009 via regular mail.
Mr. Sigur contacted the Board requesting a rehearing. The Board granted Mr. Sigur's request for rehearing at its October 28, 2009 hearing. The rehearing was scheduled for November 20, 2009. On November 20, 2009 the public hearing for Mr. Sigur's rehearing was held, however, Mr. Sigur was not present. The Board affirmed its decision from the May 27, 2009 meeting. Mr. Sigur then submitted correspondence to the Board requesting a rehearing and informed that he was unable to make an appearance for his rehearing since he was sick with the flu.
On February 24, 2010 an Application for a Rehearing was sent to Mr. Sigur that the Board will consider his Application for a Rehearing at its April 19, 2010 hearing. Mr. Sigur did not submit an Application for a Rehearing and he did not make an appearance at the April 19, 2010 hearing. The Board denied Mr. Sigur's request for a rehearing at the April 19, 2010 hearing.
Since the late fee was never paid, the Board then filed suit with the 19th Judicial District Court on August 9, 2010. Mr. Sigur contacted the Board after he received notice of the suit, requesting a rehearing. The request is untimely. This matter is now pending before the 19th Judicial District Court.
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Deny the request for rehearing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Alesia Ardoin |
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