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Docket No. 12-455
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Keith Howard regarding a $550 late fee assessed for filing his 2008 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 11 days late.
Facts:
Keith Howard is a member of the East Carroll Parish Soil and Water Conservation District. On May 10, 2010, Mr. Howard received a notice of delinquency. The report was filed on June 8, 2010, 11 days late. A $550 late fee was assessed.

Comments:
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2008 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 11 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $550
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
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.
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year 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.

Recommendations:
Based on the waiver guidelines, suspend all but $300 based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-455- Staff Memo