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Docket No. 11-1833
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Matt Matherne regarding a $2,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2009 Tier 2 annual pfd 36 days late.
Facts:
Matt Matherne is a member of the Lafourche Parish Council. On August 23, 2011, he received a notice of delinquency and filed the report on October 19, 2011, 36 days late.

Comments:
TIER: 2
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 36 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2,500

OTHER LATE FILINGS: No



Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal 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 fourteen (14) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.

Recommendations:
Rescind the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2011-1833- Staff Memo agenda