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Docket No. 12-381
 
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RE:
Appearance in connection with a request that the Board waive the $1,400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Carolyn N. Hill, a candidate for BESE, District 8 in the October 22, 2011 election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was filed 14 days late.
Facts:
In connection with her request for a waiver of the $1,400 late fee assessed for the late filing of a Special campaign finance report, Carolyn N. Hill, states that she is a first time candidate, and did not understand the filing requirements for Special reports. She further states that having to pay the late fee would present a financial hardship.

In addition, the Board at its April 20, 2012 meeting deferred this matter to allow Ms. Hill to provide documentation that she did not receive a $10,000 contribution from EastPAC. It is Ms. Hill's contention that she did not deposit the contribution received from EastPAC and therefore never receive the contribution from EastPAC. She states that she returned the contribution at the request of EastPAC. Ms. Hill is a major level candidate. She was a successful candidate.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: Special
DAYS LATE: 14 ASSESSED FEE: $1,400
REPORT DUE: October 12, 2011
REPORT FILED: October 26, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $10,000 contribution
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:
In accordance with the waiver guidelines suspend all but $300 based on future compliance.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-381- Waiver Request
2012-381- Corr. to Ms. Hill advising needed documentation