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Docket No. 24-176
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Randi Aleasha Grillette, Castor Village Alderman (Pop. 230) / Bienville Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for failing to file her amended 2021 Tier 3 annual pfd.
Facts:
Randi Grillette, Alderwoman of the Village of Castor, could not complete the disclosure correctly because she and her spouse were separated, and refused to disclose the needed information. they are under court to have no contact whatsoever. Ms. Grillette feels she shouldn't be assessed the late fee due the previously mentioned reason. She is not trying to hide any required information. The information is simply not accessible to her.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2021 Tier 3 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 5/4/2022
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 1/22/2024
DATE REPORT FILED: Not Filed Yet
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: N/ A days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 2 reports or amendments
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 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:
Suspend all based on future compliance.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2024-176 - PFD Waiver 21 Tier 3 Amend