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Docket No. 24-931
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Christian D. Lapeyre, a former member of the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2020 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 1017 days late.
Facts:
Christian D. Lapeyre believes his disclosure was lost in the mail. He did not receive a second notice until recently. Mr. Lapeyre no longer serves on the TEDA Board and cannot locate the copy mailed in 2020. He believes the fee is excessive and unjust.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2020 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 17, 2021
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 1/13/2022 (Natalie Hargis)
DATE REPORT FILED: 11/7/2024
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 1017 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 1270days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 12 reports or amendments
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year 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:
2024-931 - PFD Waiver 20 Tier 2.1