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Docket No. 18-1524
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Mr. Vernon Dale "Step" Martin, with the Crowley Board of Aldermen, Ward 3, Division A, Acadia Parish (Pop. 13265), regarding a $450 late fee assessed for filing his 2017 Tier 3 annual pfd 9 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Martin states that his PFD was late because he is being treated by Dr. Blanda for pain management. He states that the medication he takes some times causes him to lose track of time and days. He attached a listing of medication that he takes from Dr. Blanda.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2017 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2018

DATE NOD RECEIVED: July 16, 2018 (Vandria Martin signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: August 3, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 9 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 80 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $450
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

PRIOR LATE FEES: Yes, (2 suspensions - 2010 annual and 2010 candidate)

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 15 reports or amendments

Law:
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.

Recommendations:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2018-1524 Staff Memo- Waiver Request