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Docket No. 16-361
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Edward L. Brown, a candidate for Sheriff, Tensas Parish, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 2014 supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed timely, but contained inaccurate information.
Facts:
In connection with the request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Edward Brown states that he requested guidance from the staff of the Ethics Board on the proper steps for closing out the October 22, 2011 election.

Mr. Brown amended his 2014 supplemental report as requested by the staff.


Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPES OF REPORT: 2014 Supplemental
ASSESSED FEE: $2,000
REPORTS DUE: February 18, 2015
REPORTS AMENDED: May 11, 2016
ACTIVITY REPORTED: 2014 Supplemental: $0 in Receipts, $0 in Disbursements and $161.68 Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 6


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:
Suspend all but $200 of the late fee based on future compliance and payment within 30 days.


Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2016-361 - Waiver Request