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Docket No. 13-376
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Jerry Taylor, a member of the Farmerville Board of Aldermen, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2009 Tier 3 annual pfd 316 days late.
Facts:
Representative Rob Shadoin has submitted this waiver request on Mr. Taylor's behalf. Mr. Taylor states that it was an oversight. The amount of the late fee is a "hefty sum." Mr. Taylor is a handy man who makes a living doing various chores and cleaning houses. His son and grandson alos live with him and his wife.

Comments:
TIER: 3
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: November 12, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: October 16, 2012
DAYS LATE: 316 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OTHER LATE FILINGS: No

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.3 requires persons holding a public office who represent a voting district having a population of less than 5,000 and each member of the governing authority or management board of a charter school created pursuant to Chapter 42 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to file a financial disclosure statement on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.
La. R.S. 42:1124.4 of the Code provides that upon discovery of the failure to file, failure to timely file, omission of information or inaccurate information, the Board shall notify the filer by sending him a notice of delinquency by certified mail. The notice of delinquency shall inform the person that the financial statement must be filed, or that the information must be disclosed or accurately disclosed, or that a written answer contesting the allegation of such failure, omission, or inaccuracy must be filed no later than fourteen (14) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.

Recommendations:
Based on the waiver guidelines, waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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