To promulgate new rules relating to Space Florida’s organization.

 

SPACE FLORIDA

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
57-20.001: General
57-20.002: Space Florida Description
57-20.003: Officers of Space Florida
57-20.004: Public Meetings
57-20.005: Public Information
57-20.006: Board of Directors
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To promulgate new rules relating to Space Florida’s organization.
SUMMARY: To promulgate new rules relating to Space Florida’s organization.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 331.310(1)(j) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 331.310(2)(a), 331.310(2)(f) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Deb Spicer, [phone], x-243. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Deb Spicer, [phone], x-243

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

57-20.001 General.

To the extent required by law, these rules were established in accordance with Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Any requests for information about Space Florida should be submitted in writing to the Vice President, Communications, Government and External Affairs, or their designee, at the headquarters office located at MS: SPFL Bldg, M6-306, Room 9030, State Road 405, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899. As new procedures or revisions to existing ones are called for, they will be approved by the Board of Directors and through state rule approval processes and procedures.

Specific Authority 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d), 331.3101(1) FS. Law Implemented 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d), 331.3101(1) FS. History–New ________.

 

57-20.002 Space Florida Description.

Space Florida was created as an independent special district, a body politic and corporate and subdivision of state government in 2006 by the Governor and Legislature. The Space Florida Act, Chapter 331, Part II, Florida Statutes, outlines the purpose, powers, and duties of Space Florida.

(1) Under Sections 331.310(1)(j) and (2)(a) and (d), Florida Statutes, the Board of Directors of Space Florida is required to adopt rules to carry out Space Florida’s mission. This document provides such rules and is intended as a reference guide and basis for implementation of Space Florida’s administrative procedures.

(2) The President is responsible for ensuring that these rules are followed, establishing systems required to implement the rules, and providing procedural direction in cases where the rules are determined to be unspecified.

(3) It is estimated that enforcement of these rules will cause no significant economic impact to the State of Florida. Space Florida’s policy of fiscal responsibility and accountability is in keeping with the policies and needs of the Governor, Legislature, and citizens of the State of Florida. These rules are intended to enable Space Florida to operate at maximum efficiency while meeting the requirements of applicable Florida Statutes. Where possible, the rules were crafted to enable operational and administrative cost savings.

(4) Chapter 331, Part II, Florida Statutes, outlines the purpose, powers, and duties of Space Florida.

Specific Authority 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d), 331.3101(1) FS. Law Implemented 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d), 331.3101(1) FS. History–New ________.

 

57-20.003 Officers of Space Florida.

(1) The President is the Chief Administrative and Operational Officer for the Board of Directors of Space Florida, and shall direct and supervise the administrative affairs of the Board of Directors and Space Florida. The Board of Directors may delegate to the President those powers and responsibilities it deems appropriate, except for the appointment of a President.

(2) The Treasurer of Space Florida shall have charge of the funds of Space Florida with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors, as provided in Section 331.309, Florida Statutes. The Board may give the Treasurer such other or additional powers and duties as the Board may deem appropriate, as provided in Section 331.309, Florida Statutes.

(3) Any other officers of Space Florida shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.

(4) The Board shall establish the compensation of the President, Treasurer, and any other officer of Space Florida as provided in Sections 331.309 and 331.310, Florida Statutes.

Specific Authority 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d) FS. Law Implemented 331.309, 331.310 FS. History–New________.

 

57-20.004 Public Meetings.

(1) In accordance with the provisions of Section 286.011 and Section 189.417, Florida Statutes, all meetings of any board or commission of Space Florida, unless exempted by the statute, at which official acts are to be taken, are public meetings which shall be open to the public at all times.

(2) Space Florida will provide sufficient prior public notice of the meetings as required by statute.

Specific Authority 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d) FS. Law Implemented 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d) FS. History–New________.

 

57-20.005 Public Information.

The Vice President, Communications, Government and External Affairs, or their designee, is designated as the contact for the purpose of obtaining information as to the location and method of acquiring or reviewing any form, publication, or documents which Space Florida makes available to the public. All public information requests shall be submitted in writing to the Vice President, Communications, Government and External Affairs, or their designee, who will serve as the clerk and will normally be found at the headquarters office of Space Florida during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Subject to the exceptions and exemptions set forth in Sections 331.326, 288.075, F.S., and other applicable Florida Statutes, Space Florida shall make and retain records and comply with the applicable sections in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

(1) All material which has been classified confidential, proprietary or trade secret shall be exempt from Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and will be accorded stringent internal procedural safeguards against public disclosure.

(2) Space Florida, under provisions of the Space Florida Act, Section 331.326, as well as other applicable Florida Statutes, is extended exemptions to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

(a) Given Space Florida’s extensive close interaction with aerospace-related businesses operating both within and outside of Space Florida territories, and given Space Florida's regulatory capacity on its territories, the transfer of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information in implicit confidence to Space Florida is a common occurrence. Space Florida, in compliance with its statutory duties, will keep such information from the public record.

(b) Space Florida also interacts on a frequent basis with the Air Force, other Federal agencies, and international government agencies, often discussing their sensitive or confidential information. In consideration of the proprietary status given such information by those organizations, Space Florida will classify it as confidential, proprietary or trade secret on a case by case basis as provided for in Sections 812.081, 331.326, 288.075 or other applicable Florida Statutes.

(c) To maintain the proprietary status of any sensitive information, Space Florida’s managerial staff is authorized to officially classify any information as confidential, proprietary or trade secret on a case by case basis in accordance with statutory provisions, including but not limited to Sections 812.081, 288.075, 331.326, Florida Statutes.

(3) Unless exempted by statute Space Florida’s documents and records, including correspondence, reports, planning documents, reference documents, maps, and computer files, shall be open and kept for public access.

(4) Space Florida’s preparation and provision of responses to public information requests shall be subject to the charges that are permitted under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

Specific Authority 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d) FS. Law Implemented 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d), 331.326 FS. History–New________.

 

57-20.006 Board of Directors.

The Space Florida Board of Directors shall, from time to time, create committees of the Board consisting of members of the Board and external experts and professionals to advise the Board on matters relating to Space Florida’s mission and operation. The recommendations of such committees of shall submitted to the Space Florida Board of Directors for consideration.

Specific Authority 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d) FS. Law Implemented 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d) FS. History–New________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Desiree Mayfield, [phone], x-237
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Steven Kohler
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 25, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: September 29, 2008