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Docket No. 16-974
 
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RE:
PFD answer filed by Rickey Morris, a former constable for Catahoula Parish, Ward 2, in response to a NOD received requesting he file a 2015 Tier 3 annual pfd.
Facts:
Rickey Morris is a former constable for Catahoula Parish. He received a NOD requesting he file a 2015 Tier 3 pfd. Mr. Morris responded that his term ended on December 31, 2014. The Secretary of State's website states that his term ended on December 31, 2014.
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:
Advise Mr. Morris he is not required to file a 2015 Tier 3 pfd.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2016-974 Answer