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Docket No. 12-1792
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Frankie Futch in regards to a $250 late fee assessed for filing his 2012-2013 annual school board disclosure statement 5 days late.
Facts:
Frankie Futch is a member of the Union Parish School Board. Mr. Futch states that the report was completed and given to the school board secretary 3 days prior to the filing deadline with the understanding that it would be faxed immediately as in past years. It was not faxed until September 19, 2012, 5 days late.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2012-2013 School Board Disclosure Statement

DATE NOD RECEIVED: September 18, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: September 19, 2012
DAYS LATE: 5 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $250
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1119B(2)(a)(iii) requires that within thirty days after the beginning of each school year, any school board member or superintendent whose immediate family member is employed by the school board shall file a disclosure statement with the Board of Ethics stating the facts of such employment. Any person who fails to timely file a disclosure statement may be assessed a late fee of fifty dollars per day, not to exceed $1,500.

Recommendations:
Based on the waiver guidelines, waive the fine.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2012-1792- Staff Memo