| Waiver request submitted by Jerry R. Singletary, candidate for Constable - Sabine Parish - in the November 4, 2014 election, regarding a $200 late fee assessed for filing his 2012 Tier 3 Candidate PFD 4 days late. |
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Mr. Singletary states that he and his wife were very ill when he received the Notice of Delinquency and he was unable to respond timely. He also states that he is financially unable to pay the late fee. Mr. Singletary was elected. A request for supporting documentation was issued. No response has been received.
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TYPE OF REPORT: Tier 3 Candidate Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 2, 2014 [signed green card by Carolyn Singletary]
DATE REPORT FILED: October 17, 2014
DAYS LATE: 4 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $200
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
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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.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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