The Commission proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.

 

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

Florida Elections Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

2B-1.008Public Comment

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.

SUMMARY: The rule promulgation and adoption will establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.

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: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Commission meeting, the Commission, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

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: 286.0114 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 286.0114 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Amy McKeever Toman, Executive Director, Florida Elections Commission, Department of Legal Affairs, PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 33299-1050

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

2B-1.008 Public Comment.

The Florida Elections Commission invites and encourages all members of the public to provide comment on matters or propositions before the Commission or a committee of the Commission. The opportunity to provide comment shall be subject to the following:

(1) Members of the public will be given an opportunity to provide comment on subject matters before the Commission after an agenda item is introduced at a properly noticed Commission meeting.

(2) Members of the public shall be limited to five (5) minutes to provide comment. This time shall not include time spent by the presenter responding to questions posed by Commission members, staff or Commission counsel.  The chair of the Commission may extend the time to provide comment if time permits.

(3) Members of the public shall notify Commission staff in writing of their interest to be heard on a proposition or matter before the Commission.  The notification shall identify the person or entity, indicate support, opposition, or neutrality, and identify who will speak on behalf of a group or faction of persons consisting of three (3) or more persons.

(4) Members of the public will not be permitted to provide comment on matters excluded from public comment by Section 286.0114(4), Florida Statutes, including the Commission’s deliberations on probable cause matters, and any other quasi-judicial proceeding in front of the Commission.

Rulemaking Authority 286.0114 FS. Law Implemented 286.0114 FS. History–New__________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida Elections Commission

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Elections Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 26, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 8, 2014