The purpose of the proposed rule is to address conflicts of interest when an agency is entering a final order.

ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
28-106.601: Part VI Conflict
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to address conflicts of interest when an agency is entering a final order.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Conflicts of interest for agency attorneys.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 120.54(5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.569, 120.57, 120.60 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: Barbara Leighty, Policy Analyst, telephone [phone], or Gladys Perez, General Counsel, telephone [phone], The Capital, Room 1801, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

Part VI Conflict

28-106.601 Conflict.

Following receipt of a recommended order, the agency attorney or qualified representative who acts on behalf of the agency in the conduct of the hearing will not serve as legal advisor to the agency head during subsequent proceedings which result in the issuance of the final order.

Specific Authority 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.569, 120.57, 120.60 FS. History–New________.