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Docket No. 19-1044
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Janice C. Rike, with the Noble Board of Aldermen/Sabine Parish (Pop. 252), regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2018 Tier 3 annual pfd 46 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Rike is requesting a waiver because she suffers from Macular Degeneration, other health and memory issues. She stated she received our NOD but "placed it with a stack of mail and completely forgot" about it. Ms. Rike submitted her waiver request before the late fee was issued.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: June 25, 2019 - Alan Rike (son)

DATE REPORT FILED: August 20, 2019
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 46 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 97 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES:
None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 13 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:
2019-1044 Waiver Request