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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: October 28, 2024) |
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38. Department of Labor and Employment Security |
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38K. Division of Blind Services |
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38K-1. Blind Services |
1(1) Selection applications shall be submitted on the form specified by the Division (See subsection 1638K-1.013(3), 17F.A.C.). All items in such form must be completed and such form postmarked or received by fax in accordance with the application instructions by the closing date indicated in the announcement.
48(2) Selection panel(s). The Division shall establish and maintain a permanent statewide selection panel(s). Each panel shall be responsible for recommending candidates for vacant manager’s positions of facilities referred to the panel by the Division. Each panel shall be composed of five members, two selected by the Division and three by two-thirds vote of the State Committee of Vendors. Each panel shall have two alternate members; one alternate shall be selected by the Division and one by two-thirds vote of the State Committee of Vendors. Alternate members shall serve when a primary member is unable to serve. Members' terms shall be for three years. However, in order to establish staggered terms, initially.
160(a) One representative selected by the Committee and one representative from the Division shall each serve a one year term,
180(b) One representative selected by the Committee and one representative from the Division shall each serve a two year term, and
201(c) One representative selected by the Committee shall serve a three year term.
214(d) Alternate panel members shall have three year terms.
223(e) When requested by the property owner or custodian, a representative from the property on which the facility exists shall serve as an ad hoc member of the selection panel solely for the purpose of considering applicants for the position in that facility.
266(f) Each panel is responsible for reviewing all Selection Applications, formulating any interview questions to be asked, performing any background checks deemed appropriate, interviewing applicants, ranking the applicants, and submitting the recommendation package to the Division for final action. Each panel shall consider the following selection criteria:
3131. Managerial and other skills and abilities demonstrated by the applicants, including handling labor needs, financial skills needed, food planning and preparation, and customer relations; and
3392. Previous records of the applicants, including submission of required reports in an accurate and timely manner; customer satisfaction reports; meeting or improving assigned profit levels; safety and sanitation inspections; fee and bill payment history; financial standing with the Bureau of Business Enterprises, and attendance at continuing education classes.
388(3) Division responsibilities. The Division shall review the recommendation package to ensure all conditions described above are complied with prior to making the appointment. The Division shall make all appointments.
418Specific Authority 420413.051(12) FS. 422Law Implemented 424413.051 FS. 426History–New 10-20-98.
