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Agenda Item
Docket No. 18-636
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive a $400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Lee "Rick" Meyer, Jr., a candidate for Member of School Board, Ward 2, Assumption Parish, in the March 24, 2018 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 21 days late.
Facts:
Lee "Rick" Meyer, Jr. states he is new to the election filing process. Since no money was taken in and there was no general election, he states that he was under the impression no filing was needed.
Comments:
ELECTION: March 24, 2018
TYPES OF REPORT: 10-G
DAYS LATE: 21
ASSESSED FEE: $400
REPORTS DUE: April 18, 2018
REPORTS FILED: May 9, 2018
ACTIVITY REPORTED: 10-G Receipts: $-0-; Disbursements $-0-; Funds On Hand at Close of Reporting Period $-0-

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 1 - PAID


10-P (6 days late) - $240

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:
2018-636 Waiver Request