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Waiver request submitted by John Claiborne Brass, former member of the Amite River Drainage and Water Conservation District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2015 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 174 days late. |
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Mr. Brass stated that he filed disclosure statements for calendar years 2015 and 2016 on April 12, 2017. He also stated that he was removed from the board on January15, 2016.
Mr. Brass stated that consideration of his request is appreciated.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2016
DATE NOD RECEIVED: October 11, 2016 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: April 12, 2017
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 174 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 331
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 6 reports or amendments
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La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year 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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Suspend all but $650 based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics. The $650 is payable within 30 days and if payment is not received within 30 days, the full amount of the late fee becomes due and owing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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