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Docket No. 22-752
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Roderick Rushell Davis, former member of the Sabine Parish School Board / District 4, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2020 Tier 3 annual pfd 180 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Davis states that he resigned from the Sabine Parish School Board on April 20, 2022 after more than 25 years of service. He states that he has been consumed by his elderly mother's cancer diagnosis in May 2020, her move to his home in June 2020, and her subsequent death in June 2020. He states that he has been bombarded with significant health issues that have required radical changes in his daily functions and ability to manage his affairs. He submitted a PFD in September 2020. He assumed it was for 2020; however, it was for 2019. He apologizes for his error and any inconvenience he has caused.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2020 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 5/17/2021
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 10/25/2021 (Meredith Mitchell)
DATE REPORT FILED: 5/2/2022
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 180 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 350 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $500
PRIOR OR OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR OR OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2009
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 15 th 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.

Recommendations:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2022-752 - PFD waiver request 2020 Tier 3 annual