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Docket No. 19-091
 
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RE:
Reconsideration of the Board's denial of a waiver request submitted by Robert "Boss" Babers, Jr., Chief of Police, Edgefield, Red River Parish (Pop. 218), regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2016 Tier 3 annual pfd 280 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Babers is asking for reconsideration based on financial hardship. He has submitted supporting documentation.


Initial Info


Mr. Babers states that he was a newly elected official in 2015 and was unaware of the filing requirements. He also states that the fine will cause a financial hardship. He states that he will take extra care in the future to file his PFD's timely.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2016 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2017

DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 27, 2018 (Erica Bonner signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: November 13, 2018
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 280 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 547 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: Yes, 2015 Tier 3 Candidate Amendment, $150, still outstanding and at AG for collection


OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 4 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:
Suspend all but $750 based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics. Offer a payment plan.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-091- AgendaReconsideration Request Robert _Boss_ Babers. Jr
2019-091- 2018 Tier 3 PFD
2019-091 Waiver Request