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Docket No. 11-1669
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $660 campaign finance late fee assessed against John Hamilton Willis, a candidate for Assessor of West Feliciana Parish, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 11days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $660 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 30-P campaign finance report, John Hamilton Willis states that he used his personal funds totaling $700 with regard to his campaign. He asks that the Board consider his request for a waiver. Mr. Willis is a district level candidate. This is his second election. He was an unsuccessful candidate.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 30-P
DAYS LATE: 11
ASSESSED FEE: $660
REPORT DUE: September 22, 2011
REPORT FILED: October 3, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
$0.00 in receipts $700 in disbursements and $0 in funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

Law:
18:1505.4.A(1) Any candidate, the treasurer or chairman of a political committee, or any other person required to file any reports under this Chapter, who knowingly fails to file or who knowingly fails to timely file any such reports as are required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty as provided in R.S.42:1157 for each day until such report is filed.

Recommendations:
Suspend all but $200 based on future compliance pursuant to the waiver guidelines.

Assigned Attorney: Kathleen Allen
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2011-1669- Waiver Request