1The Rules in this Chapter 34-16, F.A.C., shall govern the procedures for reasonable opportunities for members of the public to be heard during public meetings of the Florida Commission on Ethics under Section 34286.0114(4), F.S.36On the effective date of this chapter, the rules of procedure of this chapter shall govern public opportunity to be heard at public meetings of the Commission. These rules do not apply to quasi-judicial actions of the Commission, including adoption of advisory opinions and action on complaints. These rules do not apply to Commission rulemaking proceedings pursuant to Chapter 120, F.S., which contain separate procedures for public comment. All individuals who request an opportunity to speak at a public Commission meeting will be allowed to speak within the guidelines provided in this rule chapter.
