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Docket No. 18-382
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $1,400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Dale N. Atkins, a candidate for Clerk, Civil District Court, Orleans Parish in the February 1, 2014 election, whose 2017 Supplemental campaign finance report was 14 days late.
Facts:
On March 1, 2018, Dale Atkins amended her 180-P for the October 14, 2017 election indicating that surplus funds from February 1, 2014 election were carried forward. This amendment closed out the February 1, 2014 campaign and no further report is required. The order assessing a late fee of $1,400 failure to timely file 2017 Supplemental report will be rescinded.
Comments:
ELECTION: February 1, 2014
TYPES OF REPORT: 2017 Supplemental
ASSESSED FEE: $1,400
REPORTS DUE: February 15, 2018
REPORTS FILED: March 1, 2018


ACTIVITY REPORTED: 2017 Supplemental- $-0 in Contributions, $27,400.25 in Disbursements and $-0 in Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 7

Law:
18:1505.4.A(1) Any candidate, the treasurer or chairman of a political committee, or any other person required to file any reports under this Chapter, who knowingly fails to file or who knowingly fails to timely file any such reports as are required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty for each day until such report is filed. 18:1484.(2)(b). Each candidate for any other public office shall file reports of contributions in excess of two hundred dollars in the aggregate during the aggregating period.
Recommendations:
Rescind the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2018-382 Waiver Request