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Agenda Item
Docket No. 14-1509
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $720 campaign finance late fee assessed against Mike Van Schoick, a candidate for Mayor, Town of Vivian, Caddo Parish in the November 4, 2014 Election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 18 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the reports, Mike Van Schoick states that he had three out of town business trips during the month of October 2014 which were necessary to clear his calendar for campaigning. He completed the report immediately upon his return and asks for leniency and understanding regarding and a waiver.

Comments:
ELECTION: November 4, 2014
TYPE OF REPORT: 30-P

DAYS LATE: 18

ASSESSED FEE: $720

REPORT DUE: October 6, 2014

REPORT FILED: October 24, 2014

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $2119.33 in Receipts, $1831.73 in Disbursements, $ 287.60 funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None



Law:
18:1505.4.A(1) Any candidate, the treasurer or chairman of a political committee, or any other person required to file any reports under this Chapter, who knowingly fails to file or who knowingly fails to timely file any such reports as are required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty for each day until such report is filed. 18:1484.(2)(b). Each candidate for any other public office shall file reports of contributions in excess of two hundred dollars in the aggregate during the aggregating period.

Recommendations:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-1509 - Waiver Request