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Docket No. 26-139
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Christopher "Chris" L Davis, Alderman / District 2 / Town of Oberlin / Allen Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 124 days late.
Facts:
Christopher L. Davis states that his wife signed the green card associated with the NOD, but she failed to deliver it to him. He is aware that it does not relieve him of his responsibility to file. However, when he received the 2024 and 2025 notices, he promptly filed. Please waive the assessed late fee.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2023 Tier 3 Annual Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 14, 2024
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 9/24/2025 (M. Davis)
DATE REPORT FILED: 2/4/2026
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 124days
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 2021
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:
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2026-139 - PFD Waiver - Christopher Davis - 23 Tier 3 Annual - Amend