| Waiver request submitted by David Smith, former member of the Elizabeth Board of Aldermen, Allen Parish, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2015 Tier 3 annual pfd 56 days late. |
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Mr. Smith stated that he did respond to the NOD, but did not send the pfd by certified mail and has no proof of mailing.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2016
DATE NOD RECEIVED: November 15, 2016 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: January 23, 2017
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 56 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 252 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR FILING EXPERIENCE:has filed 6 reports or amendments
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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.
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Suspend all but $200 based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics. The $200 is payable within 30 days and if payment is not received within 30 days, the full amount of the late fee becomes due and owing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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