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Docket No. 20-275
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Richard Polk, former member of the Village of Bonita Board of Aldermen, Morehouse Parish (Pop.284) regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2018 Tier 3 PFD 154 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Polk states he apologizes for the late filing. He states that his term ended in December 2018; therefore, he did not realize he still needed to file a final report. He is also seeking relief from the reassessment of the $900.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2018 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2019
DATE NOD RECEIVED: June 24, 2019 (Debbie Polk signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: December 4, 2019
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 154 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 203 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: Yes: 2016 Tier 3 PFD, $1500, all but $600 suspended, $600 paid; $900 suspension has been reassessed.
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR FILING EXPERIENCE: Yes
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. Recall the reassessment.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2020-275 - Richard Dale _Rick_ Polk