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Docket No. 12-2241
 
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RE:
Appearance in connection with a request that the Board waive the $500, $40, and $200 campaign finance late fees assessed against Elijah "Stepper's" Banks, a candidate for Alderman for the Town of Ferriday, District B, in the November 6, 2012 election, whose 30-P, 10-P, and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 35, 1, and 5 day(s) late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $500, $40, and $200 late fees assessed for the late filings of a 30-P, 10-P, and 10-G campaign finance reports, Elijah "Stepper's" Banks, states that his 10-P report was filed one day late due to a computer malfunction. As for the 30-P report, he was unaware of the requirement to file a 30-P report until he filed his 10-P report. He was informed by the Campaign Finance division, that there was a contribution he received that was reported on his 10-P report, however, it should have been reported on a 30-P report. Mr. Banks is an any other level candidate. This is his seventh campaign. He was a successful candidate.

Comments:
ELECTION: November 6, 2012
TYPE OF REPORTS: 30-P, 10-P, and 10-G
DAYS LATE: 35, 1, and 5
ASSESSED FEES: $500, $40, and $200
REPORTS DUE: October 9, 2012, October 29, 2012, and November 28, 2012

REPORTS FILED: November 13, 2012, October 30, 2012, and December 3, 2012
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
30-P: $521.72 in receipts, $521.72 in disbursements, and $0 in funds on hand
10-P: $521.72 in receipts, $521.72 in disbursements, and $0 in funds on hand
10-G: $150.00 in receipts, $112.20 in disbursements, and $37.80 in funds on hand


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:
2012-2241- Waiver Request