Purpose


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.