Section 113.324(1)(b), F.S., authorizes the Commission on Ethics to accept written referrals of possible violations of Article II, Section 8, Florida Constitution, or the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees from the Governor, the ...

COMMISSION ON ETHICS
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
34-17.001Scope and Applicability of Chapter
34-17.002Time Periods
34-17.003Filing and Serving Documents; Facsimile Transmissions
34-17.004Staff Procedures upon Receipt of a Referral
34-17.005Review for Sufficiency of Allegations of Breach of Public Trust and Ordering Preliminary Investigation
34-17.006Delegation of Authority
34-17.007Subpoenas During Preliminary Investigation
34-17.008Investigations
34-17.009Counsel
34-17.010Probable Cause Determination
34-17.011Notification of Manner of Disposition
34-17.012Confidentiality
34-17.013Public Hearings
34-17.014Parties to Public Hearings
34-17.015Disqualification of Commission Members
34-17.016Ex Parte Communications
34-17.017Stipulations, Settlements and Consent Orders
34-17.018Action on Recommended Public Report or Recommended Order by the Full Commission
34-17.019Transmittal of Public Report
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Section 113.324(1)(b), F.S., authorizes the Commission on Ethics to accept written referrals of possible violations of Article II, Section 8, Florida Constitution, or the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees from the Governor, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, a state attorney, or a United States attorney. This rule chapter contains the procedures for the consideration and disposition of such referrals.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The procedures for consideration and disposition of referrals.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 112.322(9) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. II, Section 8, Fla. Const., Chapter 2013-36, Section 17, Chapter 2013-38, LOF, 112.322, 112.324 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 REGISTER.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Betsy Daley, Senior Attorney, Florida Commission on Ethics, (850)488-7864
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

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Subject:: The procedures for consideration and disposition of referrals.
Purpose:: Section 113.324(1)(b), F.S., authorizes the Commission on Ethics to accept written referrals of possible violations of Article II, Section 8, Florida Constitution, or the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees from the Governor, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, a state attorney, or a United States attorney. This rule chapter contains the procedures for the consideration and disposition of such referrals.
Rulemaking Authority:: 112.322(9), F.S.
Law:: Art. II, Section 8, Fla. Const., Chapter 2013-36, Section 17, Chapter 2013-38, LOF, 112.322, 112.324, F.S.
Contact:: Betsy Daley, Senior Attorney, Florida Commission on Ethics, (850) 488-7864
Related Rules: (15): 34-17.001. Scope and Applicability of Chapter; 34-17.002. Time Periods; 34-17.003. Filing and Serving Documents; Facsimile Transmissions; 34-17.004. Staff Procedures upon Receipt of a Referral; 34-17.005. Review for Sufficiency of Allegations of Breach of Public Trust and Ordering Preliminary Investigation; More ...