Waiver request submitted by Lem Thomas, Bunkie Board of Alderman / District 2 / Avoyelles Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 3 annual pfd 113 days late. |
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Lem Thomas has no excuse. He was disappointed in some of the events and was always in a battle. He completed high school and attended college. Mr. Thomas is not arrogant. He works on being a good citizen and helps in his community. He would greatly appreciate any help he can get from the Board. Mr. Thomas mentioned that he has to learn to trust the system because it is here to help.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2022 Tier 3 Annual Report ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 05/15/2023 DATE NOD RECEIVED: 04/22/2024 (Linda Thomas) DATE REPORT FILED: 08/22/2024 DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 113 days DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 465 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 12 reports or amendments
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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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Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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