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Docket No. 12-1950
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Harry Fruge regarding a $250 late fee assessed for filing his 2012-2013 school board disclosure statement 5 days late.
Facts:
Harry Fruge is a member of the St. Landry Parish School Board. since his wife is employed as a teacher with the school board, he is required to file annual school board disclosure statements. The 2012-2013 report was due by September 10, 2012. The report was not filed until September 15, 2012, 5 days late.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2012-2013 School Board Disclosure Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: September 14, 2012

DATE REPORT FILED: September 15, 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 late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2012-1950- Staff Memo