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Docket No. 13-135
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $160 campaign finance late fee assessed against Ascension Republican Parish Executive Committee, a political action committee, whose 40-G campaign finance report was filed 36 days late.
Facts:
In connection with her request for a waiver of the $160 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 40-G campaign finance report, Kathryn Goppelt, Chairperson, on behalf of the committee, states that their organization was unaware that an additional report ( 40-G) report was due until they received notice that a 40-G campaign finance report was due by the campaign finance department. She further states that the information contained in the 40-G report was previously reported on October 5th, October 29th, and October 31st. Ms. Goppelt maintains that this negligence was not intentional nor did they withhold any information that was required by law.

Comments:
ELECTION: November 6, 2012
TYPE OF REPORT: 40-G
DAYS LATE: 36
ASSESSED FEE: $160
REPORT DUE: December 17, 2012

REPORT FILED: January 22, 2013
ACTIVITY REPORTED:

$1,665 in receipts, $9,781.49 in disbursements, and $1,692.51 in funds on hand
OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

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:
2013-135- Waiver Request