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Docket No. 17-1303
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Daniel L. Ponder Jr., Constable - Jackson Parish - District D, regarding a $550 late fee assessed for filing his 2015 Tier 3 annual pfd 11 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Ponder stated that he did respond to the NOD in a timely manner; however, he does not have a copy of the transmission sheet showing that it was timely filed.

Mr. Ponder also stated that he is a newly elected official and still learning about filing requirements.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: September 21, 2017 (green card not returned)


DATE REPORT FILED: October 13, 2017

DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 11days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE:
515 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $550
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: Yes
2016 annual PFD: NOD issued November 22, 2017
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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2017-1303 Waiver Request