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Docket No. 12-525
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Jeffery Rose regarding a $700 late fee for filing his 2010 Tier 3 annual pfd 14 days late.
Facts:
Jeffery Rose is a constable for St. Landry Parish. On October 24, 2011, Mr. Rose received a notice of delinquency. He filed the report on November 28, 2011, 14 days late.

Comments:
TIER: 3
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 14 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $700
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

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 fourteen (14) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.

Recommendations:
Based on the waiver guidelines, suspend all but $300 based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics. Direct the staff to enter into a payment plan with Mr. Rose.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-525- Staff Memo