| Untimely waiver request submitted by Michael Allen, member of the Cheneyville Board of Aldermen (Pop. 625), Rapides Parish, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2018 Tier 3 Annual PFD 181 days late. |
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Mr. Allen states that he thought the Town Clerk was submitting his disclosures on his behalf. Mr. Allen states that he recently lost his business to a tornado and the late fee would create a financial burden.
Mr. Allen's term ends on June 30, 2021 as he withdrew from the March 2021 election due to the outstanding late fees.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2018 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2019
DATE NOD RECEIVED: November 12, 2019 (not legible)
DATE REPORT FILED: May 20, 2020
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 181 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 371 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR PFD LATE FEES: Yes, 2014 Tier 3 PFD, $250, paid; 2017 Tier 3 PFD, $1500 sent to AG for collection
PRIOR CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR FILING EXPERIENCE: Yes
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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 seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.
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Decline to waive and offer a payment plan.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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