Published on: 28936863. The purpose of this rulemaking will be to update the rules regarding the handling of ethics complaints to reflect the deadlines and process changes recently inserted into Section 112.324(3), Florida Statutes, by Ch. 2024-253, ....
Published on: 28788065. The purpose of this rulemaking will be to update the rules regarding the processing of ethics complaints to reflect the deadlines recently inserted into Section 112.324(3), Florida Statutes, by Ch. 2024-253, Laws of Florida.....
Published on: 17445952. The purpose of a rule amendment would be to provide for participation by complainants in hearings where the Commission determines probable cause concerning allegations by those complainants.
Published on: 13355753. The purpose of these amendments to the rules in Chapter 34-5, FAC, is to incorporate the statutory changes made pursuant to the enactment of Chapter 2013-36, LOF. Primarily, the changes in the law now allow referrals from the Governor, the Department of Law Enforcement, a state attorney, or a United States Attorney. The law also increased the "black-out" period for complaints filed five (5) days prior to an election. As a result, complaints or referrals filed within thirty (30) days of an election will now be returned, unless based upon personal information or information other than hearsay.
Published on: 11665625. The Commission is amending Rule 34-5.006, which contains the procedures for probable cause determinations, at the recommendation of JAPC to make it clearer and consistent with Section 112.324, F.S. Rule 34-5.0291, F.A.C., is being amended to provide respondents and complainants with additional guidance on the process to obtain an award of attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to Section 112.317(7), F.S.
Published on: 11570274. The Commission previously submitted a Notice of Rule Development but erroneously referenced a rule that was not being changed – Rule 34-5.0006, F.A.C. The rules that are being amended, Rules 34-5.006 and 34-5.0291, F.A.C., are correctly identified in this notice.