Sub-paragraphs 11B-18.0053(2)(a)1.-2., F.A.C.: Adds travel reference guidelines to provide instruction to the training centers regarding travel paid for using trust fund monies.

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

11B-18.0053Officer Training Monies Budget and Expenditure Categories

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Sub-paragraphs 11B-18.0053(2)(a)1.-2., F.A.C.: Adds travel reference guidelines to provide instruction to the training centers regarding travel paid for using trust fund monies.

SUMMARY: Adds travel reference guidelines.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department’s economic analysis of the adverse impact or potential regulatory costs of the proposed rule did not exceed any of the criteria established in Section 120.541(2)(a), Florida Statutes.

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.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2), 943.25(2), (4), (5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.25 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 5, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.

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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Joyce Gainous-Harris at [phone], or [e-mail], or write to Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. 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: Joyce Gainous-Harris at [phone], or [e-mail], or write to Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

11B-18.0053 Officer Training Monies Budget and Expenditure Categories.

(1) No change.

(2) Category I, Administrative Expenses.  Administrative Expenses shall be reasonable and an accounting of all expenditures shall be maintained.

(a) Each region shall not budget more than 5% of the total regional allocation for Administrative Expenses, notwithstanding the following exceptions for additional Officer Training Monies budgeted that exceed the 5% limitation:

1. Support of travel of Regional Training Council Chairpersons, fiscal agents, and training center directors or their designee, to Officer Training Monies workshops conducted by Commission staff. Travel pursuant to this section shall comply with the travel guidelines maintained by the Criminal Justice Professionalism Division.  For a copy of the travel guidelines, contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Division, Post Office Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489, Attention: Bureau of Policy and Special Programs; and

2. Support of travel for training center directors or designees to attend Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission quarterly meetings.  Travel pursuant to this section shall comply with the travel guidelines maintained by the Criminal Justice Professionalism Division.  For a copy of the travel guidelines, contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Division, Post Office Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489, Attention: Bureau of Policy and Special Programs.

(b) through (c) No change.

(3) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1), (2), 943.25(2), (4), (5) FS. Law Implemented 943.25 FS.  History-New 11-5-02.  Amended 11-30-04, 6-3-10, 3-13-13, 9-4-16, __________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Bureau Chief Glen Hopkins

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governor and Cabinet

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 4, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 25, 2019