| PFD answer submitted by Faith Scott, member of the DeRidder City Council, Beauregard and Vernon Parishes (Pop. 10,578). |
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Faith Scott received a NOD requesting she amend her 2017 Tier 3 PFD to disclose her employment and income received from DeRidder City Council. Ms. Scott stated that she has been directed not to disclose her income because it may create conflict among employees.
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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.
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Advise Faith Scott she is required to file the amendment and failure to amend may result in the assessment of late fees.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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