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Waiver request submitted by Jered Michael Thomas, Chief of Police / Lake Arthur / Jefferson Davis Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 48 days late. |
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Jered Thomas would like to apologize for submitting his disclosures late. He takes pride in his position. Mr. Thomas believed the forms were completed on time. Since he hadn't heard from anyone after receiving an NOD, he again believed the forms were filled out correctly. Once he received another notice, he realized he needed assistance with filing. He received help from a BOE representative and submitted the correct form. Mr. Thomas is a pastor and a new chief. He has never had to complete these forms before. He assures his intention was never to be deceptive. Please waive the assessed late fee.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2023 Tier 3 Annual Report - amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 13, 2024
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 9/23/2025 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: 11/19/2025
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 48days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2022
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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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