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Agenda Item
Docket No. 18-637
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $500 campaign finance late fee assessed against David Guitreau, a candidate for Council Member, Div A., Ascension Parish, for a future election election, whose 2017 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 41 days late.
Facts:
David Guitreau states that he had some confusion on the website where to find the schedule because this is not an election year for him. He states he assumed the 2017 Annual Campaign Finance Disclosure Report had to be filed after filing his 2017 income tax.
Comments:
ELECTION: Future Election
TYPE OF REPORT: 2017 Annual
ASSESSED FEE: $500

DAYS LATE: 41

REPORT DUE: February 15, 2018

REPORT FILED: March 28, 2018

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $500 in Receipts, $-0 in Disbursements and $500 Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period

OTHER LATE FILINGS: NONE
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:
Suspend all but $100 based on future compliance. The late fee must be paid within 30 days or the suspended portion becomes due and owing.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2018-637 Waiver Request