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Docket No. 15-962
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Kenneth James Lockett Sr., Iberia Parish School Board - District 6, regarding a $400 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2 Annual PFD 4 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Lockett states that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in December 2014 and immediately began chemo treatment in January 2015 causing him physical and mental side effects. Mr. Lockett provided a doctor's statement to support his claim stating that he is 100% disabled and cannot work.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 2 Annual PFD Report

ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2015


DATE NOD RECEIVED: June 10, 2015 [spouse signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: June 23, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 4 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 39 days


ASSESSED LATE FEE: $400

OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None

Mr. Lockett has been filing since 2010.

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal 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.
Recommendations:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2015-962 - Waiver Request