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Waiver request submitted by Gregory "Greg" Route Sr., a former member of the Washington Parish Council - District 6, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2016 Tier 2 annual pfd 32 days late. |
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Mr. Route stated that he does not understand why he is being fined for paperwork that was submitted in 2015 and 2016. He maintains that he has always filed all forms that were given to him. He further stated that if he had any questions, he would contact Sarah Martin for assistance. (Sarah Martin works in the campaign finance section.)
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2016 Tier 2 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2017
DATE NOD RECEIVED: September 22, 2017 (Emma Route signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: November 4, 2017
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 32 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 173 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: Yes
11/8/16 Election: 10-P Report ($280 late fee)
$280 payment received on 12/6/16
11/8/16 Election: 10-G Report ($1000 late fee)
$1000 payment received 5/8/17
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 17 reports or amendments
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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.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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