The proposed rule amendment seeks to specify how a vacancy in the positions of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson will be addressed.

 

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Commission on Human Relations

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

60Y-2.003General Description of the Commission

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment seeks to specify how a vacancy in the positions of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson will be addressed.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule clarifies the general information about the Florida Commission on Human Relations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 760.06(12) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 760.03 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Cheyanne Costilla, Florida Commission on Human Relations, 2009 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

60Y-2.003 General Description of the Commission.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) The Chairperson of the Commission serves for a term of 2 years and has the following duties:

(a) Call Commission meetings and set the agenda for same;

(b) Preside at Commission meetings;

(c) Appoint one or more Panels of not less than 3 Commissioners to exercise, as provided in Chapters 60Y-4 and 60Y-5, F.A.C., Commission powers under subsection 760.06, F.S.;

(d) Appoint and define the role of such committees as are necessary or expedient to advise the Commission or its Executive Director;

(e) Perform such other functions as the Commission may assign by rule or order.

(7) In the event the office of the Chairperson becomes vacant, the Vice-chairperson shall temporarily assume all responsibilities and perform all duties of the Chairperson until such time as an election for filling the office of Chairperson can be held. Such election shall be held within ninety (90) days from the date that the Chairperson’s vacancy occurs. In the event that there is no Vice-chairperson serving at the time of the Chairperson’s vacancy, the Commissioner whose current term has been in effect for the longest period of time shall temporarily serve as Chairperson until elections for filling both the office of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson can be held, as long as such elections are held within ninety (90) days from the date the Chairperson’s vacancy occurs.

(8)(7) The Vice-chairperson serves for a term of 2 years, the term to run concurrently with that of the Chairperson. The Vice-chairperson performs the duties of the Chairperson in the Chairperson’s absence and performs such other duties as the Chairperson may assign.

(8) If a vacancy occurs in the Office of Chairperson, the Vice-chairperson shall become the Chairperson for the unexpired term of the Chairperson. If a vacancy occurs in the Office of Vice-chairperson, the Commission will select another member to fill the unexpired term of the Vice-chairperson.

(9) If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Chairperson, the Vice-chairperson shall temporarily assume all responsibilities and perform all duties of the Chairperson until such time as an election can be held, as detailed in subsection 60Y-2.003(7), F.A.C. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-chairperson, the Commission will select another member to fill the unexpired term of the Vice-chairperson. 

(10)(9) A special meeting of the Commission shall be called by the Chairperson, or by the Executive Director upon the written request of not fewer than 5 Commissioners.

(11)(10) Seven members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of Commission business.

(12)(11) A majority of the members of a Panel shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business assigned to a Panel.

(13)(12) In the presence of a quorum, Commission or Panel business shall be conducted by majority vote.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 760.06(12) FS. Law Implemented 760.03 FS. History–New 11-2-78, Formerly 22T-6.03, 22T-6.003, Amended 12-31-03,_________.