34-9.002. Parties to the Proceeding; Counsel; Qualified Representative

The public officer or employee who petitions for a hearing under provisions of this chapter shall be the Petitioner. Petitioner may appear on his own behalf or may be represented by a lawyer or other qualified representative of his choice. All notices and communications to a Petitioner represented by an attorney or qualified representative shall be made through that attorney or qualified representative. The Commission shall be represented by a Solicitor, assigned by and in the discretion of the Commission. The Solicitor shall present at the public hearing all evidence relevant to the cause that was produced by the investigation. No intervenor shall be permitted. Appearances by counsel or other qualified representatives shall be governed by Rules 28-106.105 and 28-106.106, F.A.C. The qualifications of a representative shall be determined in accordance with Rule 28-106.106, F.A.C. Qualified representatives shall observe the standards of conduct specified in Rule 28-106.107, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 112.322(9) FS. Law Implemented 112.322(2), 120.62(2) FS. History–New 2-23-77, Formerly 34-9.06, Amended 9-21-77, Formerly 34-9.02, Amended 2-16-95, 7-28-98.