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Docket No. 12-453
 
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RE:
Reconsideration of waiver request submitted by Ernest Broussard regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2009 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 265 days late.
Facts:
Ernest Broussard is a member of the Imperial Calcasieu Planning and Development Council. On March 31, 2011, Mr. Broussard received a notice of delinquency. The report was filed on January 10, 2012, 265 days late. A $1,500 late fee was assessed.

Comments:
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Annual Report
DAYS LATE: 265 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
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 waiver guidelines, decline to waive.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-453- Staff Memo
2012-453- Request for Reconsideration