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Waiver request submitted by Calvin Batiste, former member of the Independence Board of Alderman (Pop. 1,635) / Tangipahoa Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2021 Tier 3 annual pfd 94 days late. |
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Calvin E. Batiste would like to request a waiver of the late fee. He had some major legal issues which took precedence in the year 2021-2022, which included resigning from his major seat due to an agreement he made with the US Government. He understands the importance of filling his report on time, but it was an oversight due to unexpected circumstances. There was a great deal of time and several resources that he encounter to deal with his charges. Mr. Batiste is not financially able to pay the required $500 fee and would greatly appreciate assistance in this matter.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2021 Tier 3 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 16, 2022
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 02/02/2023 (personally signed)
DATE REPORT FILED: 05/18/2023
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 94 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 367 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2011
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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 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 $350 based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics. The $350 is payable within 20 days and if payment is not received within 20 days, the full amount of the late fee becomes due and owing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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