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Request that the Board waive the $540 campaign finance late fee assessed against Daniel "Danny" Lavergne, a candidate for Sheriff of Cameron Parish, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 9 days late. |
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In connection with his request for a waiver of the $540 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 10-G campaign finance report, Russell J. Stutes, Jr., on behalf of the candidate states that his office is responsible for filing the candidate's reports. He further states that his office was unaware of the candidate's requirement to electronically file his report. On November 9, 2011, the report was timely faxed and mailed. Several days later, the candidate received notice from the Campaign Finance division, advising him of his requirement to electronically file his 10-G report. Upon receipt of notice, immediate steps were taken to file the report electronically. However, technical issues occurred whenever an attempt to use the Leaders software was made. Mr. Stutes further states that after numerous unsuccessful attempts to file the report, a call was made to the Ethics IT division for assistance. The following day, on November 18, 2011, the report was successfully filed. Mr. Lavergne is a district level candidate. This is his first campaign. He was an unsuccessful candidate.
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ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 10-G
DAYS LATE: 9
ASSESSED FEE: $540
REPORT DUE: November 9, 2011
REPORT FILED: November 18, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
$6,945 in receipts, $1,772.90 in disbursements, and $6,365.60 in funds on hand
OTHER LATE FILINGS: none
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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. 18:1485C. Each candidate for a major or district office and each principal campaign committee of a candidate for a major or district office that receives contributions or loans in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars in the aggregate during the aggregating period or that makes expenditures in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars in the aggregate during the aggregating period shall electronically file reports of contributions and expenditures with the supervisory committee. Effective January 1, 2010, Act 25 of the 2008 1st Extraordinary Session requires Major and District office level candidates with more than $25,000 in contributions/loans or more than $25,000 in expenditures in connection with a specific election to electronically file campaign finance disclosure reports. A report is considered not filed until it is filed electronically.
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Suspend all but $100 based on future compliance.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Aneatra Boykin |
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