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Docket No. 19-1085
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Ricky LaMar Coleman, with the Tangipahoa Board of Aldermen/Tangipahoa Parish (Pop. 748), regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2017 Tier 3 annual pfd 62 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Coleman is requesting a waiver because of numerous doctors visits due to the loss of an arm and a leg; and a death in his family. Mr. Coleman also stated he pays for all expenses related to his role as Alderman out of pocket.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 2, 2019 -Signed by Ricky Coleman

DATE REPORT FILED: April 24, 2019
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 62 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 344 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500


PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: Yes, 2016 Tier 3, $250.00 Paid

PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 5 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:
2019-1085 Waiver Request