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Docket No. 16-422
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Henrietta Byrd, former member of the Natchez Board of Aldermen - Natchitoches Parish, regarding a $50 late fee assessed for filing her 2014 Tier 3 Annual PFD 1 day late.
Facts:
Ms. Byrd states that because she resigned from office in July 2014, she did not think she was required to file a personal financial disclosure statement. She further states that she is currently on Social Security Disability and requests that the late fee be waived.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 3 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2015
DATE NOD RECEIVED:February 4, 2016
DATE REPORT FILED: February 16, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 1 day
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 277 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $50
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
Law:
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.
Recommendations:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2016-422 - Waiver Request