| PFD answer submitted by Christopher Hodge, the former Constable for Ouachita Parish, Ward 8, in response to a NOD requesting he file a 2015 Tier 2 PFD. |
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On August 31, 2016, Mr. Hodge received a NOD requesting he file a 2015 Tier 2 PFD. Mr. Hodge responded stating that his term ended on December 31, 2014 and his successor took office on January 1, 2015. According to the Secretary of State's website, his term expired on December 31, 2014.
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La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal 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.
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Advise Christopher Hodge he is not required to file.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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