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Waiver request submitted by Alvin Thomas, Jr., Ascension Parish Council / District 1, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2019 Tier 2 annual pfd 240 days late. |
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Alvin Thomas is requesting a waiver for the following reasons:
Mr. Thomas stated he was unaware he needed to complete the forms annually. He is a new councilman and was not familiar with the annual disclosure filing requirements. Mr. Thomas stated had he known he was required to file annually he would have "taken care of it." He stated he does not recall receiving the NOD-FF, as he did not sign for the notice. He is unsure if any members of his household signed the green card and not give the letter to him. As soon as he received the LFO, he visited the BOE to complete the forms and submit a waiver request. Mr. Thomas stated that paying the fine would create a financial hardship for him and for his family. His home suffered damages from Hurricane Ida. He "has so much to do and buy" in order to repair it. Mr. Thomas thanks the Ethics Board in advance for their consideration and would appreciate if his penalty would be waived.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2019 Tier 2 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 7/6/2020
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 1/28/2021 (signature not legible)
DATE REPORT FILED: 10/6/2021
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 240 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 457 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 3 reports or amendments
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La. R.S. 42:1124.2
requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal 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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Suspend all but $650 based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics. Offer a payment plan.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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