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Docket No. 17-081
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Alvin Charles Drake, a candidate for Mayor, Town of Welsh in the November 8, 2016 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 10 days late.
Facts:
Alvin Charles Drake states that the 10-G report was not filed because he was busy submitting amendments to his 30-P and 10-P reports as instructed by staff.
Comments:
ELECTION: November 8, 2016
TYPES OF REPORT: 10-G
DAYS LATE: 10
ASSESSED FEE: $400
REPORTS DUE: November 30, 2016
REPORTS FILED: December 10, 2016
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0 in Receipts, $0 in Disbursements and $0 Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None
Law:
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.
Recommendations:
Suspend all but $100 based on future compliance. The late fee must be paid within 30 days or the suspended portion becomes due and owing.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2017-081 Waiver Request