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Docket No. 13-588
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted on behalf of Leola Keys, member of the Richwood Board of Aldermen, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2009 Tier 3 annual pfd 245 days late and a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing her 2010 Tier 3 annual pfd 245 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Keys was under the impression that she was not required to file because she is a retired school teacher and does not file taxes. This misinterpretation has now been corrected and she has filed all subsequent reports.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 9, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: October 1, 2012
DAYS LATE: 245 days

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

TIER: 3
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: January 9, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: October 1, 2012
DAYS LATE: 245 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 associated with the 2009 Tier 3 annual pfd.

Suspend all but $500 of the late fee, based on future compliance, associated with the 2010 Tier 3 annual pfd.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2013-588- Waiver Request