The proposed rule is intended to implement requirements governing the procedures and operation of direct support organizations.

 

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Direct Support Organizations

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
63J-1.001: Direct Support Organization Functions and Bylaws
63J-1.002: Use of Department Property
63J-1.003: Disposition of Funds
63J-1.004: Budget
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule is intended to implement requirements governing the procedures and operation of direct support organizations.
SUMMARY: The rule establishes requirements governing the permissible and prohibited purposes of direct support organizations, conditions for use of department property, and department budget oversight.
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: 985.672(4)(c), 985.64 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 985.672 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:
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Dr., General Counsel’s Conference Room 312, Tallahassee, Florida
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: John Milla, 2737 Centerview Dr., Ste. 312, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100, e-mail: [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

63J-1.001 Direct Support Organization Functions and Bylaws.

(1) The Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the department shall adopt by-laws.

(2) Bylaw provisions shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Description of the DSO, including name and purpose;

(b) Structure and organization;

(c) Prohibited activities;

(d) Board of directors, officers and committees;

(e) Meetings and quorum;

(f) Staff Assistance;

(g) Fiscal procedure; and

(h) Amendment of bylaws.

Specific Authority 985.672(4)(c), 985.64 FS. Law Implemented 985.672 FS. History–New________.

 

63J-1.002 Use of Department Property.

The DSO is authorized to use department property, facilities and personal services as determined by the Secretary. Such use shall be authorized when the use benefits the department or the juvenile system and to the extent consistent with the department’s mission of ensuring public safety and preserving the confidentiality of youth identifying information.

Specific Authority 985.672(4)(c), 985.64 FS. Law Implemented 985.672 FS. History–New________.

 

63J-1.003 Disposition of Funds.

The DSO’s board of directors shall provide for the receipt, deposit and withdrawal of all funds consistent with the following provisions:

(1) Depository withdrawals shall be on numerically controlled checks signed by two (2) persons authorized by the board.

(2) All funds received from all sources shall be deposited intact in a designated depository as soon as practicable and a record shall be kept to identify the payer, the amount, and the purpose. Funds received from federal sources shall be accounted for separately, but may be deposited in a bank account with other corporate funds except when the terms of such receipt require a separate depository account.

Specific Authority 985.672(4)(c), 985.64 FS. Law Implemented 985.672 FS. History–New________.

 

63J-1.004 Budget.

The DSO shall submit its annual budget to the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee for review no later than May 1 of each year.

Specific Authority 985.672(4)(c), 985.64 FS. Law Implemented 985.672 FS. History–New________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Shareta Wright, Office of Research & Planning
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ted Tollett, Director, Office of Research & Planning
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 12, 2007