| Waiver request submitted by Federico "Fred" Martinez Jr., former member of the Louisiana Emergency Response Network, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 148 days late. |
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Mr. Martinez states that he was hospitalized and recuperating during 2014, and for that reason, he was unable to timely file the disclosure statement. On January 22, 2016, correspondence was sent to Mr. Martinez requesting supporting documentation. Response has not been received.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2014
DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 2, 2015 (Pam White signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: July 9, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 148 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 421 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: None
He has served since 2009 until his term expired in 2014. He has filed three pfds with the board.
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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.
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 $500 based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics. The $500 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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