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Agenda Item
Docket No. 12-1170
 
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RE:
Appearance in connection with a request for reconsideration of a waiver of a $1,500 campaign finance late fee assessed against Barbara Norton, a candidate for State Representative, District 3, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 40-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 25 days late.
Facts:
In connection with her request for reconsideration of a waiver of the $1,500 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 40-G campaign finance report, Barbara Norton states that she would like to appear and address the Board regarding her request for a reconsideration. Ms. Norton is a district level candidate. This is her ninth campaign.



In addition, a reminder notice dated October 31, 2011 was sent to the candidate, reminding the candidate of the requirement to file a 40-G report (see attached document). Also, a Notice of Delinquency dated January 4, 2012, was sent to the candidate via certified mail. The notice was returned unclaimed (see attached documents).

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 40-G

DAYS LATE: 25

ASSESSED FEE: $1,500

REPORT DUE: December 29, 2011

REPORT FILED: January 23, 2012

ACTIVITY REPORTED:

$7,750 in receipts, $5,697 in disbursements, and $5,844.14 in funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 12

In connection with the October 4, 2003, September 18, 2004, October 20, 2007, and October 22, 2011 elections, the candidate filed 12 campaign finance reports late. The late fees assessed for the late filing of the reports have been paid.

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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-1170- Waiver Request
2012-1170- Barbara Norton-waiver request result letter
2012-1170- Barbara Norton-request for reconsideration