The purpose of the proposed amendment is to make revisions to various forms that are required to be filed by the Code of Ethics, and that are adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010, Florida Administrative Code. The filing year on all of the forms ...

 

COMMISSION ON ETHICS

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
34-7.010: List of Forms and Instructions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to make revisions to various forms that are required to be filed by the Code of Ethics, and that are adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010, Florida Administrative Code. The filing year on all of the forms will be changed to 2009. Additionally, the instructions in the Form 6 series will be amended regarding the valuation of real property, and members of all expressway authorities will be added to the list of who is required to file. The changes to the Form 1 series includes directing the filer to put “none” or “n/a” if there is nothing to report; amending the instructions regarding the reporting of liabilities and for reporting primary sources of income; and deleting references to expressway authorities as all are now required to file the CE Form 6. Also, the instructions on the CE Form 20 (Executive Branch Lobbyist Registration Form) are being amended to delete the requirement that the principal’s original signature be provided in order to be consistent with the Legislative Lobbying provisions.
SUMMARY: CE Form 1 (Statement of Financial Interests), CE Form 1F (Final Statement of Financial Interests), CE Form 1X (Amendment to Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests), CE Form 6 (Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests), CE Form 6F (Final Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests), CE Form 6X (Amendment to Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests), and CE Form 20 (Executive Branch Lobbyist Registration Form) will be affected by this rulemaking.
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: Art. II, Sec. 8(i), Fla. Const., 112.3144, 112.3145, 112.3147, 112.3215(14), 112.322(9) FS., Ch. 2009-85, LOF F.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 112.313(9), (12), 112.3143, 112.3144, 112.3145, 112.3148, 112.3149, 112.3215 FS., Art. II, Sec. 8(a), (f), (h), Fla. Const., Ch. 2009-85, LOF F.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: September 11, 2009, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Senate Office Building, Room 37S, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Julia Cobb Costas, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Commission on Ethics, Telephone: [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

34-7.010 List of Forms and Instructions.

(1) The following forms and instructions are adopted by reference and are used by the Commission in its dealings with the public:

(a) Form 1, Statement of Financial Interests. To be utilized by state officers, local officers, candidates for state or local office and specified state employees for compliance with Section 112.3145(2) and (3), Florida Statutes. Effective 1/2010 1/2007.

(b) No change.

(c) Form 6, Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests. To be utilized by all elected constitutional officers, candidates for such offices, other statewide elected officers, and others as prescribed by law for compliance with Article II, Section 8(a) and (h), Florida Constitution, as specified in Chapter 34-8 of these rules. Effective 1/2010 1/2007.

(d) through (h) No change.

(i) Form 20, Executive Branch Lobbyist Registration. To be utilized by lobbyists for compliance with Section 112.3215(3), Florida Statutes. Effective 1/2010 6/2006.

(j) though (n) No change.

(o) Form 1F, Final Statement of Financial Interests. To be filed within 60 days of leaving public office or employment. Effective 1/2010 1/2007.

(p) Form 6F, Final Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests. To be filed within 60 days of leaving public office. Effective 1/2010 1/2007.

(q) Form 1X, Amendment to Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests. To be used to amend a previously filed CE Form 1. Effective 1/2010 10/2001.

(r) Form 6X, Amendment to Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests. To be used to amend a previously filed CE Form 6. Effective 1/2010 1/2004.

(2) No change.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE JANUARY 1, 2010

Specific Authority Art. II, Sec. 8(i), Fla. Const., 112.3144, 112.3145, 112.3147, 112.3215(14), 112.322(9) FS., Chapter 2009-85 2005-359, LOF. Law Implemented 112.313(9), (12), 112.3143, 112.3144, 112.3145, 112.3148, 112.3149, 112.3215 FS., Art. II, Sec. 8(a), (f), (h), Fla. Const., Chapter 2009-85 2005-359, LOF. History–New 4-11-76, Formerly 34-7.10 through 7.22, 8.10, Amended 2-23-77, 4-7-77, 5-17-77, 10-20-77, 2-25-79, 1-29-80, 4-29-81, 1-12-82, 3-25-82, 2-21-83, Formerly 34-7.10, Amended 7-10-88, 3-4-91, 10-6-91, 10-29-91, 12-22-91, 7-5-92, 10-15-92, 12-6-92, 11-10-93, 12-27-93, 11-21-94, 2-16-95, 12-26-95, 1-27-97, 1-1-98, 11-19-98, 12-28-99, 1-1-00, 12-4-00, 12-21-00, 10-14-01, 11-22-01, 1-1-02, 1-1-03, 1-1-04, 1-1-05, 1-1-06, 6-15-06, 1-1-2007, 1-1-10.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Julia Cobb Costas, Assistant General Counsel

NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Commission on Ethics

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 24, 2009

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: July 17, 2009