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Docket No. 12-866
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Michael Norton regarding a $350 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 7 days late.
Facts:
Michael Norton is a member of the River Parishes Tourist Commission. Mr. Norton has been in Oklahoma for the last two years on a consulting assignment. He spends 27 days in Tulsa and 8 days in Louisiana, generally, depending on his client's wishes. He was in Tulsa when the NOD arrived at this home. When he returned to Louisiana, he filed the report immediately.

Comments:
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: March 1, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: March 28, 2012
DAYS LATE: 7 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $350
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:
Suspend all based on future compliance.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-866- Staff Memo