The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to remove the language concerning the number of board members required to constitute a quorum because the requirements are set by statute.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61J1-1.003: Chairperson
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to remove the language concerning the number of board members required to constitute a quorum because the requirements are set by statute.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Removal of quorum requirements due to the requirements being set by statute.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 475.614 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.207, 475.613 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Thomas O’Bryant, Jr., Deputy Director, Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N801, Orlando, Florida 32801

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

61J1-1.003 Chairperson.

The chairperson is the chief officer of the board and presides at all hearings and conferences, when present. In the absence of the chairperson, the vice chairperson presides. The chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected by the members of the board at the first meeting of each year. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum to do business.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 475.614 FS. Law Implemented 455.207, 475.613 FS. History–New 10-15-91, Formerly 21VV-1.003, Amended_________.