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Agenda Item
Docket No. 14-916
 
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RE:
Reconsideration of a waiver request submitted by Shirley Ann Jordan, a member of the West Baton Rouge Museum Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2011 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 317 days late.
Facts:
At the August 2014 meeting, the Board waived the $1,500 late fee associated with the 2009 pfd and the Board declined to waive the late fee associated with the 2011 pfd. Ms. Jordan does not provide any new info in her request for reconsideration.

Initial Info:


Ms. Jordan states that she mailed the form in January 2014. She also states that her sister had a stroke on January 5, 2014 and was in the hospital for about one month and she was needed to assist her. She also stated that she did not receive information on the policies and procedures of the Board of Ethics.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2011 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 9, 2013 (personally signed the notice of delinquency)
DATE REPORT FILED: April 2, 2014
DAYS LATE: 317 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500


OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: 2013 Tier 2.1 annual pfd (NOD has not been issued)
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
Law:
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.
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year 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.
Recommendations:
Affirm Board's prior actions.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-916: Waiver Request
2014-916- Reconsideration Request