| Request that the Board waive the $780 campaign finance late fee assessed against William "Scotty" Scott, III, a candidate for Avoyelles Parish Assessor in the October 24, 2015 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 13 days late. |
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In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, William Scott states that he was suffering from a serious medical condition, acute diverticulitis, at the time the report was due. He was admitted to the hospital and treated until late November. Mr. Scott submitted medical documentation regarding his illness.
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ELECTION: October 24, 2015
TYPES OF REPORT: 10-G
DAYS LATE: 13
ASSESSED FEE: $780
REPORTS DUE: November 12, 2015
REPORTS FILED: November 25, 2015
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $4,000 in Receipts, $7,740.27 in Disbursements and $1,748.42 Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period
OTHER LATE FILINGS: None
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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.
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Rescind the late fee pursuant to Rule 1205 B.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Jennifer Land |
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