11A-7.002: Adds rule language to ensure the Commission complies with section 286.0114, F.S., related to public participation at meetings.

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Division of Criminal Justice Standards and Training

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

11A-7.002: Commission Procedures for Public Comment

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule 11A-7.002, F.A.C.: Adds rule language to ensure the Commission complies with section 286.0114, F.S., related to public participation at meetings.

SUMMARY: Meeting procedures for public comment.

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: 120.53(1), 286.0114 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 943.11(2) 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: Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 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:

 

RULE 11A-7:  CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING PROCEDURES

11A-7.002 Commission Procedures for Public Comment.  The Criminal Justice Standards and Training 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 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 his or her 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 two or more persons.  Any person or entity appearing before the Commission may use a pseudonym if he or she does not wish to be identified.  The notification shall be submitted to Commission staff in writing to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, Post Office Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 286.0114 FS.  Law Implemented 943.11(2) FS.  History--New _______

 

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: August 2, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 30, 2015