| Waiver request submitted by Donald Edward Havard, Jackson Board of Trustees, regarding a $950 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 3 Annual PFD 19 days late. |
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Mr. Havard states that he has been caring for terminally ill family members and for that reason failed to timely file the disclosure. He states that he has been taking care of his wife, who has cancer, was taking care of a very sick mother-in-law until her death and dealing with the death of his brother.
Supporting documentation was requested. Mr. Havard submitted a doctor's note that he has been under the care of a doctor for more than 10 years with cardio issues. He also submitted a doctor's stating that his wife has been under the care of a doctor since being diagnosed with cancer in 2006.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Tier 3 Annual PFD Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 9, 2015 [Marie Havard signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: March 10, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 19 days
DAYS LATE FROM INITIAL DUE DATE: 299 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $950
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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Suspend all but $250 based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics. The $250 is payable within 30 days and if payment is not received within 30 days, the full amount of the late fee becomes due and owing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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