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Docket No. 12-2328
 
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RE:
Appearance in connection with a request that the Board waive the $3,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Deputies for a Safe St. Bernard, a political action committee, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 355 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $3,000 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 10-G campaign finance report, John Vickers, Chairperson on behalf of the committee, states that the committee's account has not been used and has a zero balance. The account was opened in 2011 in an effort to raise money for a newspaper ad and flyers. Mr. Vickers further states that he would like an appearance before the Board, regarding his request for a waiver of the late fee.
Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2012
TYPE OF REPORT: 10-G

DAYS LATE: 355

ASSESSED FEE: $3,000

REPORT DUE: November 9, 2011

REPORT FILED: October 29, 2012

ACTIVITY REPORTED:

$1,200 in receipts, $4,393.75 in disbursements, and $19.25 in funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 1

An Annual report filed 7 days late, in connection with the October 22, 2011 election. The late fee assessed for the late filing of the report has 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:
2012-2328- Waiver Request
2012-2328- Deputies for a Safe St. Bernard-appearance letter