The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.001 is to update and clarify the definition of terms used for purposes of administering the Certified Florida Property Appraiser and Certified Florida Tax Collector Program (Program). The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.002 (Amend title to: Certified Florida Property Appraiser, Certified Florida Evaluator, Certified Cadastralist of Florida, Certified Florida Collector, and Certified Florida Collector Assistant Program) is to add Certified Cadastralist of Florida as a certification offered through the Program and to provide that the Department will publish an informational guide regarding the Program. The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.003 (Qualifications) is to establish updated criteria for the professional certification of property appraisers, tax collectors, their employees, and employees of the Department, and adds the certification criteria for a cadastralist. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-9.0031 (Approval of Courses) is to provide criteria and procedures for approval of courses for credit towards certification, recertification, or reinstatement of a professional certification, and to incorporate a new form for obtaining approval of a course or continuing education hours (Form DR-4002, Application for Approval of a Course or Continuing Education Credit Hours). The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-9.0032 (Department Sponsored Courses) is to provide procedures for registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds for Department-approved courses. The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.004 (Application for Certification) is to specify procedures for those seeking professional certification and to incorporate the form used for this purpose (Form DR-4001, Application for Florida Professional Certification). The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.0055 (Amend to: Fees and Tuition) is to clarify the fee for obtaining and retaining professional certification under the Program and that fees and tuition for Department approved courses may be submitted to the Department online. The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.006 (Certification) is to clarify the certification application approval process by the appropriate Admissions and Certification Committee. The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.007 (Recertification) is to provide updates to requirements for all certified professionals to annually certify their governmental employment, to acknowledge the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees that applies to all certified professionals, and to pay an annual recertification fee using the Application for Florida Professional Certification (Form DR-4001). The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-9.0077 (Reinstatement) is to provide procedures for an individual whose certification has lapsed to apply for reinstatement. The purpose of repealing Rule 12-9.008 (Hearing on Certification Application and Expiration) is to eliminate an unnecessary rule for requesting a hearing that is provided in Chapter 120, F.S., and Rule Chapter 28-106, F.A.C. Rule text is posted on the Department’s website at http://floridarevenue.com/rules.