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Docket No. 16-778
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Edwin Earl Britt, Newellton Board of Aldermen - Tensas Parish, regarding a $650 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2014 Tier 3 annual PFD 13 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Britt was asked to amend his pfd to disclose his income from the Town of Newellton. Mr. Britt states that he has served his community since 1972 in many capacities. He also states that he is very busy and at times does not respond as quickly as should to things that come in the mail.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 3 Annual PFD Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2015
DATE NOD RECEIVED: April 11, 2016 (Shay McDaniel signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: May 3, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 13 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 354 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $650
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 disclosure requirements with the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2016-778 - Waiver Request