60L-39.0015. Definitions (Repealed)

(1) The following definitions apply to this rule chapter:

(a) Activities. For purposes of applying Section 110.181(1)(e)2., F.S., this term means the actions of the charitable organization in providing services through its charitable work. This term does not refer to internal structure or membership of the charitable organization.

(b) Campaign. The Florida State Employees’ Charitable Campaign, as set forth in Section 110.181, F.S., and Rule Chapter 60L-39, F.A.C.

(c) Campaign Brochure. The compiled listings and descriptions of all approved charitable organizations to which employees may contribute.

(d) Campaign Cycle. A time period that begins March 1 and concludes at the end of the following calendar year.

(e) Charitable Organization. A non-profit entity as defined in Section 496.404(1), F.S., that is properly registered as a charitable organization pursuant to Section 496.405, F.S., or an entity that is the umbrella group for such entities.

(f) Completed Application. The Florida State Employees’ Charitable Campaign Application for Participation (Form DMS-ADM-100, rev. 12/2015) hereby incorporated by reference, on which charitable organizations have provided the requested information for every applicable question and data field, including the required supporting documentation. This form is available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05901. The application may also be filed electronically by accessing www.fsecc.com.

(g) Designated Funds. All monies contributed by employees in the form of cash, checks, or recurring payroll deductions that are not collected as part of agency sponsored campaign events and that, pursuant to Section 110.181(1)(b), F.S., are designated to specific charitable organizations included in the Campaign Brochure.

(h) Fiscal Agent. An entity selected by the Department through the competitive procurement process and placed under contract to administer the receipt of, accounting for and distribution of the charitable contributions to the participating charitable organizations and to perform other appropriate administrative services as negotiated through contract.

(i) Fraternal. Relating or belonging to a fraternity or an association of persons formed for mutual aid and benefit, but not for profit.

(j) Incidentally. Of a minor or subordinate nature to a charitable organization’s charitable activities.

(k) Political. Relating to a national or state political party or any organization, explicitly calling for or attempting to influence the election or defeat of a particular candidate or issue within a specific election or relating to an organization engaged in lobbying as defined in Section 11.045(1)(f), F.S.

(l) Primarily. Chiefly, principally or mainly as it relates to the activities of the charitable organization and not its internal structure or membership. 

(m) Professional. Relating to an occupation requiring considerable training and specialized study which is subject to an association, the purpose of which is to promote a common business interest and to improve business conditions in one or more lines of business, e.g., law, medicine or engineering, not to engage in a regular business of a kind ordinarily carried on for profit.

(n) Religious. Relating to religion as practiced by any church, ecclesiastical or denominational organization with an established physical place where religious worship is regularly conducted.

(o) Statewide Steering Committee. The Steering Committee established in Section 110.181(4), F.S.

(p) Umbrella Group. An entity that is a federated fundraising organization as defined in Section 496.404(12), F.S., and, if required, registered under Chapter 496, F.S.

(q) Unaffiliated Agency. A charitable organization which is neither an umbrella group nor a member of at least one umbrella group.

(r) Undesignated Funds. All monies contributed by employees in the form of cash or checks that are collected at agency sponsored campaign events and that, pursuant to Section 110.181(1)(b), F.S., are not designated to specific charitable organizations.

(2) All other terms shall have their commonly understood meaning.

Rulemaking Authority 110.181(3) FS. Law Implemented 110.181 FS. History–New 1-23-07, Amended 5-16-10, 2-17-13, 12-27-15.