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Docket No. 17-689
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Gilda Grace Jenkins, Robeline Board of Aldermen - Natchitoches Parish, population 174, regarding a $900 late fee assessed for filing her2015 Tier 3 annual pfd 18 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Jenkins explained that she was hospitalized in the ICU at Willis Knighton Piermont Hospital from December 6, 2016 through December 23, 2016. Subsequent to her hospital discharge, she was still very sick. She provides documentation (doctor's medical release) stating that she can return to work on January 17, 2017.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2016

DATE NOD RECEIVED: December 23, 2016

DATE REPORT FILED: January 23, 2017
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 18 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE:
252
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $900
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 3 reports or amendments

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:
Rescind pursuant to Board Rule 1205.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2017-689 Waiver Request