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Docket No. 20-026
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Harry Gene Brignac, Sr., former Chief of Police, French Settlement, Livingston Parish (Pop. 1,116), regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2018 Tier 3 annual pfd 117 days late.
Facts:
Harry G. Brignac, Sr. is seeking a waiver request for the following reasons:

He stated he is retired and living on a fixed income. Mr. Brignac apologizes for not filing on time.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: June 25, 2019 (personally signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: October 30, 2019
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 117 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE:
168 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: Yes: 2013 PFD, $1500, paid; 2014 PFD, $1500, paid


PRIOR CF LATE FEES: Yes - 2 fines $100 each - Paid

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 14 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:
2020-026 - Waiver Request Harry Gene Brignac, Sr.