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Docket No. 19-1035
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Gerry Wayne Lummus, Chief of Police/Atlanta/Winn Parish (Pop. 163), regarding a $600 late fee assessed for filing his 2018 Tier 3 annual pfd 12 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Lummus is requesting a waiver because he was working in two different towns in preparation for Hurricane Barry. He filled out the disclosure forms, but was unable to mail them in time.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2018 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2019

DATE NOD RECEIVED: July 2, 2019 - Signed by Melda Simons

DATE REPORT FILED: July 24, 2019
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 12 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 70 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $600
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES:
None

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:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the reporting requirements under the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-1035 Waiver Request