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Request for the Board to reconsider its decision to suspend all but $350 of a $1500 late fee assessed against Joseph Merritt, Jr., Claiborne Parish Police Jury / District 7, for filing his amended 2020 Tier 3 annual pfd 229 days late. |
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Initial Waiver Request:
Joseph Merritt, Jr. is sorry this letter didn't get taken care of in time. He did not receive the notice asking him to amend his 2020 PFD. He notes that signing his 2020 PFD Annual report was not the problem, it was a mistake. Mr. Merritt would like to ask your forgiveness and that you waive the late fee.
Reconsideration Request:
Mr. Merrit, Jr. admits it was his fault. He states both he and his wife require wheelchairs and he cares for his wife while also managing the household responsibilities.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2020 Tier 3 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILED ON: May 14, 2021
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 6/13/2022
DATE REPORT FILED: 2/7/2023
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 229 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: Yes - 2014 $400 paid
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2015
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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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Since only a signature was required and the initial PFD was filed timely, suspend all based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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