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Docket No. 16-1250
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Richard Paul Myers, former member of the Mermentau River Harbor and Terminal District, regarding a $100 late fee assessed for filing his 2015 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 2 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Myers states that during the time he served on the District board he was timely in filing his disclosure statements. He explains that he changed jobs in September 2013 and as a result was unable to attend the majority of the meetings held. Mr. Myers states that the last meeting he attended was in September 2014, and for that reason he thought his service ended at the end of 2014.

Mr. Myers stated on his 2015 pfd that his service ended on June 3, 2015.


Mr. Myers further states that once made aware of the requirement to file, he completed the form and submitted it to this agency.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2016
DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 8, 2016 (green card not returned)
DATE REPORT FILED: October 20, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 2 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 157 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $100
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year 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 reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2016-1250 Waiver Request