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Docket No. 17-959
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Ezekiel "Pete" Anderson Jr., a member of the Bonita Board of Alderman - Morehouse Parish (Pop. 284), regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2014 Tier 3 annual pfd 414 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Anderson stated that he did submit the disclosure statement for 2014. Mr. Anderson does not indicate how the disclosure statement was filed with our agency; however, our records indicate that it was not received until August 3, 2017.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 3 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2015

DATE NOD RECEIVED: June 10, 2016 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: August 3, 2017
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 414 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE:
817 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500

PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: Yes, 2010 annual PFD - $100 late fee (transferred to AG for collection); 2009 annual PFD - $1,500 (waived by the Board)


PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 9 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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2017-959 Waiver Request