| Waiver request submitted by David Barnes, Jr., a former member of the Aquatic Chelonian Research and Promotion Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2012 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 236 days late. |
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Mr. Barnes states that he has not attended a board meeting since December 9, 2010. He states that there were no called meetings in 2011 and only a few emails exchanged which stated that the board was changing from a board to a task force. Mr. Barnes states that since he was no longer an active member, he did not know he was required to file. Further, he states he is no longer a member and did not realize he served for five days in 2012, which triggered the 2012 filing.
He states he received no compensation for his service or reimbursements for expenses.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2012 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 13, 2014 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: September 16, 2014
DAYS LATE: 236 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: 2010 Tier 2.1 amendment - waived late fee
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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.
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Suspend all based on future compliance with the Ethics Code disclosure requirements.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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