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Docket No. 19-090
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Charles Wesley Allen, former member of the Cheneyville Board of Aldermen, Rapides Parish (Pop. 625), regarding a $1500 late fee for filing his amended 2016 Tier 3 annual PFD 138 days late and a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2017 Tier 3 annual pfd 77 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Allen states that he does not have the means to pay for the late fee. He has provided documentation of his income. He also states that he has suffered from several addictive and mental disorders and is being treated by the Phoenix Family Life Center in Alexandria. He has submitted documentation which verifies this statement.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2016 Tier 3 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: June 12, 2017


DATE NOD RECEIVED: May 15, 2018 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: October 9, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 138 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 512 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500


TYPE OF REPORT: 2017 Tier 3 Annual Report

ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2018


DATE NOD RECEIVED: July 13, 2018 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: October 9, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 77 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 147 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES:
No

PRIOR LATE FEES: Yes, 2013 Tier 3 PFD, $1500, all but $250 suspended based on future compliance, $250 paid


OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 12 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. Offer a payment plan.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-090 Waiver Requests 2016 Amend
2019-090 Waiver Requests 2017