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Docket No. 12-1436
 
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RE:
Appearance in connection with a waiver request submitted by Sterling Lejeune regarding a $1,350 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 27 days late.
Facts:
Sterling Lejeune is a member of the Bayou Vermillion District. Mr. Lejeune states that he requested the Executive Director to file his pfd. Mr. Lejeune is recently divorced and has been working in Texas and does not return to Louisiana often. Due to his divorce and move, his files are in storage and he has been unable to search through all of his files. When he does return, he is responsible for caring for his mother who fell and broke her hip in February 2012. He resigned from the District in April 2012.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: March 5, 2012

DATE REPORT FILED: April 19, 2012

DAYS LATE: 27 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,350

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 but $500 based on future compliance with the Code.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-1436- Staff Memo