William Richardson, Case No. DS-2013-002, filed on November 7, 2013; The petitioner alleges he is a PBA Board of Directors member eligible to run for office in accordance with the PBA's By-Laws. The petitioner alleges that the current "Sergeant of ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Employees Relations Commission has received the petition for declaratory statement from William Richardson, Case No. DS-2013-002, filed on November 7, 2013. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of the Dade County Police Benevolent Association’s (PBA) By-Laws to the petitioner’s opponent in election as it applies to the petitioner.

The petitioner alleges he is a PBA Board of Directors member eligible to run for office in accordance with the PBA’s By-Laws. The petitioner alleges that the current “Sergeant of Arms” (Sergeant) was appointed by the President, and approved by the Board of Directors, to the position left vacant due to the retirement of the previous Sergeant. The petitioner is currently running for election to the Sergeant position. Petitioner is requesting a Declaratory Statement as to whether his opponent is within his rights to run for the position in the current election based on his previous appointment.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: The Clerk, Public Employees Relations Commission, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 135, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950.

Please refer all comments to: The Clerk, Public Employees Relations Commission, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 135, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950.