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Agenda Item
Docket No. 15-763
 
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RE:
Request that the board waive the $400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Raymond "Bubba" Cole, a candidate for Eunice Chief of Police in the November 4, 2014 election, whose 40-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 46 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Raymond Cole states that he mistakenly thought that he had sent in all of the required reports timely. He also states that he does not have any funds left to pay the late fee.
Comments:
ELECTION: November 4, 2014
TYPE OF REPORT: 40-G

DAYS LATE: 46

ASSESSED FEE: $400

REPORT DUE: January 15, 2015

REPORT FILED: March 2, 2015

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0 in Receipts, $0 in Disbursements, $0 funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 1 - Paid

October 2, 2010 election - 10-G ($280)

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:
Suspend all based on future compliance.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-763 - Waiver Request