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Docket No. 20-408
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Alvin Pearson, Jr., a member of the Gibsland Board of Aldermen, Bienville Parish (Pop. 979), regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for failing to file his 2018 Tier 3 PFD.
Facts:
Mr. Pearson states he was hospitalized with a heart attack and rehab in late 2018 through March 2019. He also states that he has been diagnosed with dementia.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2018 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2019
DATE NOD RECEIVED: November 18, 2018
DATE REPORT FILED: Not filed
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: Not filed
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: Not filed
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: Yes, 2017 Tier 3 Candidate, $1500, outstanding; 2017 Tier3 Annual PFD, $1500, paid
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: Yes, 2018 Tier 3 PFD
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.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2020-408 - Waiver Request Alvin Pearson, Jr.