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Docket No. 16-186
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $320 campaign finance late fee assessed against Tony Christy, a candidate for Ascension Parish Council, District 7 in the October 24, 2015 Election, whose10-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 8 days late.
Facts:
In connection with the request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Tony Christy states that he is inexperienced in the filing process and he did not have the funds to employ knowledgeable people to assist him.
Comments:
ELECTION: October 24, 2015
TYPES OF REPORT: 10-P
DAYS LATE: 8
ASSESSED FEE: $320
REPORTS DUE: October 14, 2015
REPORTS FILED: October 22, 2015
ACTIVITY REPORTED: 10-P: $575 in Receipts, $2,278.86 in Disbursements and $1,832.28 Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None


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:
Decline to waive.




Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2016-186 - Waiver Request