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Docket No. 24-042
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Clifton Morris, Constable / District 2 / East Feliciana Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2020 Tier 2 annual pfd 351 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Clifton "Cliff" Morris states due to unforeseen circumstances, the NOD sent on 04/22/2022 was misplaced or lost. During this time, his mother passed away and he was in the process of selling the home they shared. There were also medical issues he was experiencing at the time. The Board's consideration to waive the late fees is greatly appreciated.


Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2020 Tier 2 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 09/24/2021
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 04/22/2022 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: 04/19/2023
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 351 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2011
Law:
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 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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2024-042 - PFD Waiver