Paul T. Myers, Building Official, Putnam County, Florida, on May 7, 2010.; Petitioner asks if it is both ethical and lawful for a county or municipality to contract for, and accept, the services of a private provider (an individual, firm, or ...

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Division of Housing and Community Development

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Florida Building Commission has received the petition for declaratory statement from Paul T. Myers, Building Official, Putnam County, Florida, on May 7, 2010.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Section 553.791, F.S., as it applies to the petitioner, a building official as it applies to the petitioner.
Petitioner asks if it is both ethical and lawful for a county or municipality to contract for, and accept, the services of a private provider (an individual, firm, or corporation) to serve as a building code administrator or building official for the purpose of enforcing the Florida Building Code, in lieu of direct employment as a county or municipal employee.
A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Paula P. Ford. Commission Clerk, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100.