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Docket No. 17-1067
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Travis "T.D." Darnell, Patterson City Council, St. Mary Parish (Pop. 6,112), regarding a $1300 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2015 Tier 2 annual pfd 13 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Darnell stated that the late filing of the amendment was because in addition to serving his community as a council member (and taking care of his family) he serves his school as a History teacher, assistant basketball coach, assistant football coach, and the head track coach. He also serves as a therapist for a local mental health agency (documents provided)

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 2 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2016

DATE NOD RECEIVED: March 10, 2017

DATE REPORT FILED: April 3, 2017

DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 13 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 322

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1300
PRIOR OR OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

PRIOR OR OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 7 reports or amendments

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal 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:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2017-1067 Waiver Request