| Waiver request submitted by William Chad Burford, former member of the Keachi Town Council - DeSoto Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 3 Annual PFD 86 days late. |
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Mr. Burford states that while the green card receipt shows his name, he did not sign the green card nor was he made aware of it being delivered. The signature does appear different on his pfd form. However, the NOD was sent to his address as listed on his pfd form. He states that he was not aware of the requirement to file; however, he has filed eight other pfds with the Board.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 3 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2015
DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 10, 2015 (C. Burford signed the green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: January 14, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 86 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 244 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 served from January 2011 through December 31, 2014. He has filed eight pfds with the Board.
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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 $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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