- Proposed Rules (13)
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PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this amendment is to change subsections 18-1.002(4),(6), (7), and (27), to: remove reference to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice “USPAP” and replace such reference with the Supplemental Appraisal Standards for the Board of Trustees (“ Supplemental Standards”) ; qualify the definition of “Appraisal Service(s)” as one performed by a “State Certified Appraiser”; add the Appraisal Institute as an “Approved appraisal organization”; and amend the effective date of the “Supplemental Standards.” Subsection 18-1.006 (1) will also be revised to remove reference to USPAP. Finally, subsection18-1.007 F.A.C. (1)(b) 4., 5., (5), (5)(a), and (6) will remove reference to USPAP and add reference to the Supplemental Standards.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to delete the language regarding the passing score on the FLEX examination.
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The rule currently cites an old version of the statute and is being corrected to be consistent with the current statute.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to add the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to the rule regarding approved residencies.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to add language to the examination rule regarding the passing score on the FLEX examination.
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The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the appropriate application forms into the Board’s rules.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to reduce the renewal active status license fee from $125 to $100.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised assistant certification application into the rule.
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The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the various revised application forms for licensure into the appropriate rules.
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The proposed rule amendments are intended to implement the statutory mandate set forth in subsection 459.005(2), F.S., with regard to the requirement for registration in facilities in which more than 1000 cc’s of supernatant fat is removed in liposuction procedures.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised registration application form into the rule.
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The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to align terms and definitions with terminology used in practice and in Florida Statutes, add definitions for Bachelor’s degree and English for Academic Purposes, and to provide clarity for credit type.
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The proposed rule amends the requirements for approval to become a provider of supplemental educational services (SES). Proposed changes include limiting the student to teacher ratio, limiting the length of individual tutoring sessions, providing for a minimum number of hours of tutoring that must be provided, moving requirements to be approved from the application form to the rule text, and updates to Form SES 100, SES Provider Application, for the 2013-2014 school year. Additional amendments include clarification to definitions used for SES, requirements for the provision of SES, and the period of ineligibility to provide services.
- Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (4)
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Military Spouse Temporary License
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Licenses, Permits; Requirement, Procedure and Period, Fee, Bout Card Approval, Promoter and Matchmaker; Licensing and Bond; Duties and Conduct., Concessionaire; License; Bond., Physician; License and Duties; Authority, Manager; License, Contracts Between Manager and Participant, Participant; License; Conduct and Other Requirements, Judge; License and Duties, Announcer; License and Duties, Timekeeper or Knockdown Timekeeper; License and Duties, Second; License and Duties, Referee; License and Duties, Trainer; License and Conduct, Booking Agent, Representative of Booking Agent; License, Insurance Requirements, Pre-Match Physical of Participant and Referee, Weigh-In, Drugs and Foreign Substances; Penalties, Emergency Equipment; Other Equipment and Services, Post-Match Physical Requirements; Suspensions, Post-Match Reports Required to be Filed; Penalty for Late Filing, Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct, Citations, Notices of Non-Compliance, Records, Disciplinary Guidelines, Boxing Weight Classes, Boxing Participants' Apparel, Boxing Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves, Boxing Conduct of Bout; Rounds, Boxing Scoring, Kickboxing Weight Classes, Kickboxing Participants' Apparel, Kickboxing Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves, Kickboxing Conduct of Bout; Rounds, Kickboxing Scoring, Mixed Martial Arts Weight Classes, Mixed Martial Arts Participants' Apparel, Mixed Martial Arts Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves, Mixed Martial Arts Conduct of Bout; Rounds, Mixed Martial Arts Scoring
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Physician and Emergency Medical Technician Requirements
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Amateur Sanctioning Organization Licensure, Criteria for Approval and Denial, Compliance Checks, Emergency Medical Equipment; Other Required Equipment, Arena Equipment; Ring Requirements, Physician and Emergency Medical Technician Requirements, Insurance Requirements, Post-Match Physical of Amateur, Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct, Citations, Notices of Non-Compliance, Records, Disciplinary Guidelines, Boxing Weight Classes; Weigh-In, Boxing Conduct of Bout; Rounds, Boxing Apparel, Boxing Bandages; Handwraps; Gloves, Kickboxing Weight Classes; Weigh-In, Kickboxing Conduct of Bout; Rounds, Kickboxing Apparel, Kickboxing Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves, Mixed Martial Arts Weight Classes; Weigh-In, Mixed Martial Arts Conduct of Bout; Rounds, Mixed Martial Arts Apparel, Mixed Martial Arts Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (9)
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an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Polly and The Food Angel located in North Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk potentially hazardous foods other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
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an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from El Palacio Del Raspado located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within an adjacent establishment under a different ownership for use by customers only.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on August 1, 2012, by Florida Institute of CPAs. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 38, No. 73, of the November 16, 2012, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 61H1-33.0033(1), F.A.C., entitled “Obligations of CPA Ethics Course Continuing Education Providers,” which requires that in order to maintain an approved status as an ethics course continuing education provider, the provider must retain documentation that the course instructor is a certified public accountant who has practiced in a public accounting firm for five of the last ten years, whose background, training, education or experience makes it appropriate for the person to teach the course. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held November 16, 2012, in Tallahassee, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed on December 12, 2012, granted the petition finding that Petitioner had established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.312, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from Rule 61H1-33.0033(1), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to its circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on December 8, 2011, by Rafael J. Duran. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 51, of the December 23, 2011, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 61H1-33.003(6), F.A.C., entitled “Continuing Professional Education” which requires that each Florida certified public accountant, as a part of the bienniel licensure renewal, on or before December 31 prior to his/her biennial license renewal, report on forms prescribed by the Board, compliance with continuing professional education requirements completed during the applicable reestablishment period. The Board considered the instant Petition at duly-noticed public meetings held January 24, 2012, in Tampa and August 3, 2012, in Miami, Florida, respectively.
The Board’s Order filed on September 24, 2012 granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.312, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from Rule 61H1-33.003(6), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that the Board’s full application of the aforementioned rules to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
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a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., by Ell Jerome Turner. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule which requires an officer to obtain employment within four years of beginning basic recruit training. The Petitioner states that he was in the process of becoming employed by Sanford Police Department in October of 2012. The agency was in the process of conducting Petitioner’s background investigation as part of Petitioner’s pre-hiring package. The Petitioner was assured that the background would be completed prior to Petitioner’s certificate expiring. Unfortunately, the holidays delayed the completion of the background investigation and Petitioner’s certification expired on January 8, 2013. The Petition states that the operation of the rule would violate the principles of fairness because Petitioner had almost completed his pre-hiring requirements and failed to complete them through no fault of his own before his certification expired. The Petition states that the operation of the rule creates a substantial hardship for both Petitioner and Sanford Police Department in that neither will have the benefit of employing Petitioner after completing an extensive pre-employment screening. The Petitioner further supports the requested waiver by stating that he applied to many agencies during the four years prior to his certification expiring. All of them turned him down as a result of hiring freezes. Petitioner’s only employment opportunity in his field was with the Sanford Police Department. Petitioner asserts a severe economic hardship for him if the rule waiver is not granted not only because of lost income, but because he put himself through basic recruit training and ensured he passed the SOCE at his own initiative and cost.
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on March 29, 2012, by Jared Blanton. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 38, No. 16, of the April 20, 2012, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 61H1-27.002(2), F.A.C., entitled “Concentrations in Accounting and Business,” which requires that an applicant must have at least 150 semester hours or 200 quarter hours of college education, including a baccalaureate degree or higher conferred by an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or its equivalent. The applicant’s total education program shall include a concentration in accounting and business as follows: 36 semester or 54 quarter hours in accounting education at the upper division level which shall include coverage of auditing, cost and managerial accounting, financial accounting, accounting information systems, and taxation; 39 semester or 58 quarter hours in general business education which shall include not less than the equivalent of 6 semester or 8 quarter hours in business law courses which shall include coverage of the uniform commercial code, contracts and torts. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on June 8, 2012, in Tampa, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed on October 25, 2012, denied the petition finding that Petitioner had failed to establish that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.308(3), Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from Rule 61H1-27.002(2), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner failed to establish that applying the requirements of the aforementioned Rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on May 10, 2012, by Jacquelyn Kay Boehm. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 38, No. 24, of the June 15, 2012, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 61H1-27.002(4)(a), F.A.C., entitled “Concentrations in Accounting and Business,” which defines upper division to mean courses offered at the junior level or higher, thus precluding community college courses. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on August 3, 2012, in Miami, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed on September 24, 2012, denied the petition finding that Petitioner had failed to establish that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.308(3), Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from Rule 61H1-27.002(4)(a), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner failed to establish that applying the requirements of the aforementioned Rule to her circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on May 18, 2012, by Arthur Pugliese. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 38, No. 24, of the June 15, 2012, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 61H1-27.0041(2), F.A.C., entitled “One Year of Work Experience,” which requires that the supervisor, in his or his report to the Department, shall certify that the applicant rendered such services as are customarily performed by full-time, regularly employed staff employees. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held August 3, 2012, in Miami, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed on September 24, 2012, granted the petition finding that Petitioner had established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.308(4), Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from the rule. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
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a temporary waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(2)(a), F.A.C., by Rodney Kevin Schwartz. Rule 11B-27.002(2)(a), F.A.C., requires a candidate to become employed within four years of beginning basic recruit training. Petitioner sought employment during the pendency of his four years, but was unsuccessful. Petitioner's certification expires on February 23, 2013. Petitioner asserts that a strict application of the rule will affect him differently than other similarly situated individuals who are subject to the rule because the basic recruit training he attended was supposed to be a nine month course, but, because of certification issues with the program administrator, the course was suspended for three months, then reopened and completed later, taking nearly a year to finish. Petitioner asserts that this delay put his graduation in the middle of the economic downturn and the many agencies to which he applied were not hiring. Petitioner further asserts that he will suffer economic hardship if the waiver is not granted.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (22)
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To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Advisory Committee; February 1, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, Fl 33782
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General Business Meeting; February 14, 2013, 8:00 a.m.; Central Florida Research Park
12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32826
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Prescription Drug Abuse; Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.; The Renaissance Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, Florida 32092, (904) 940 8000 as well as the Conference Call Line at (888) 670-3525, conference code: 5134896685
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The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; February 1, 2013 at 8:30 A.M.; Best Western Plus Gateway Grand Hotel
4200 Northwest 97th Boulevard
Gainesville, Florida 32606
(352) 331-3336
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General Business items, language discussion for proposed Citation rule 61E14-5.001 along with Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost and discussion of Standards of Professional Conduct Rule 61E14-2.001.; Friday, February 8, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call number: 888.670.3525, Conference Code: 2966335023 then #
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Discuss general Board business; February 6, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. and February 7, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.; Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092, (904) 940-8634
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Foundation issues including but not limited to approval of minutes from the October 12, 2012 meeting, program updates, financial report, executive director's report and general discussion of Foundation business.; Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EST) or until adjournment; 100 North Tampa Street, Suite 1625, Tampa, FL 33602
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General Meeting of the Board of Directors; Monday, February 4, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.; TRDA Business Innovation Center
1050 West NASA Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901
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General business of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, including the committees biennial exercise, and the LEPC Comprehensive Plan.
Preceding the meeting, the Education and Public Awareness Subcommittee will hold meetings at 9:00 a.m. Additional subcommittee meetings will be held via teleconference on February 14 and 15, 2013.; February 20, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Walton County Sheriff's Office, 752 Triple G Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL
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Agenda topics may include an investment marketplace overview and reviews of the portfolio, Investment Policy & investing guidelines.; January 29, 2013 beginning at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408.
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CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting of the board.; Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 10:00am or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1(888)670.3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
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General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board.; Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, February 14, 2013, 8:00 a.m.; Friday, February 15, 2013, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.
; Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701.
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1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments.
2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or originator/servicer for upcoming and/or past multifamily programs and single-family programs.
3. Consider approval of all bond documents for and terms of all upcoming single-family and multifamily bond sales, including those secured by third-party guarantors, letters-of-credit, insurance or other mechanisms.
4. Consider adopting resolutions authorizing negotiated or competitive sale of bonds on various single-family and multifamily issues.
5. Consider directing Staff to submit summaries of various TEFRA/Public Hearings to the Governor.
6. Consideration of policy issues concerning ongoing and upcoming single-family bond issues including initiation of request for proposals on an emergency basis, and structuring new issues.
7. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Multifamily Bond Program.
8. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
9. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HOME Rental Program.
10. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HC (Housing Credits) Program.
11. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SAIL (State Apartment Incentive Loan) Program.
12. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program.
13. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the PLP (Predevelopment Loan) Program.
14. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Homeownership Programs.
15. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
16. Consideration of Appeals from Universal Cycle ranking and grading with entry of final orders.
17. Consideration of workouts or modifications for existing projects funded by the Corporation.
18. Consideration of matters relating to the stated purpose of the Corporation to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
19. Consideration of funding additional reserves for the Guarantee Fund.
20. Consideration of audit issues.
21. Evaluation of professional and consultant performance.
22. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the February 1, 2013, Board Meeting.; February 1, 2013 – 8:30 a.m. until adjourned; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
225 E. Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC.
2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director.
3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held by FHFC II, Inc.
4. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
5. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
6. Consideration of status, workouts, or modifications for existing projects.
7. Consideration of matters relating to the statutory purpose of FHFC II, Inc., to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
8. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the February 1, 2013, Board Meeting.
; February 1, 2013 – 11:00 a.m., or upon adjournment of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors meeting, until adjourned.; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
225 E. Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC.
2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director.
3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held by FHFC III, Inc.
4. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
5. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
6. Consideration of status, workouts, or modifications for existing projects.
7. Consideration of matters relating to the statutory purpose of FHFC III, Inc., to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
8. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the February 1, 2013, Board Meeting
; February 1, 2013 – 11:00 a.m., or upon adjournment of the FHFC II, Inc. Board of Directors meeting, until adjourned.; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
225 E. Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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The Health Care District of Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners will consider and discuss information, including but not limited to an independent evaluation of Lakeside Medical Center's fair market value, operating comparison, and public comments regarding the implementation of Section 155.40, Florida Statutes, as amended by Chapter 2012-66, Laws of Florida, relating to the evaluation of the possible benefits to persons residing in Palm Beach County from the sale or lease of Lakeside Medical Center. The Health Care District of Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners may take action on the subject matter.; February 5, 2013, 3:00 p.m.; Lakeside Medical Center
39200 Hooker Highway
Belle Glade, FL 33430
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To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards
Ratification of official actions taken at a meeting of the Institutional Review Board - Committee II on January 9, 2013.
; February 1, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Not applicable – Conference call meeting
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To conduct regular business of the Authority.; Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at 4:30 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, FL 34461
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The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposed lease for office space provided to FMHRC, findings and recommendations regarding FMHRC’s search for office space, and other issues pertaining to FMHRC’s desire to relocate its office.
To attend the meeting by telephone, please call (888) 909-7654 and enter passcode 128126 when prompted.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Janet Compton, Executive Director, FMHRC, PO Box 3047, Tallahassee, FL, 32315, (888) 862-7010. Ms. Compton may be reached by email at jcompton@fmhrc.org.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Janet Compton at (888) 862-7010.
Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that such person will need a record of the proceedings and, accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Authority: Rule 61M-1.001, Florida Administrative Code (Procedures for Operation)
; A Special/Emergency Meeting for Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 8 a.m.; Conference Call
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To address the business of the council.; March 22, 2013, 9:00 A.M.; 3125 Conner Boulevard, Eyster Auditorium, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Webex: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=169120442&UID=1314093962&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
Teleconference Information: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US), Call-in number: 1-720-389-1212 (US), Attendee access code: 788 209 0194.
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In addition to its regular business, the agenda will include the review of any local plan amendments received in a timely manner.; Thursday, January 31, 2013, 10:30 am ET; Holiday Inn and Suites, 2725 Graaves Road, Tallahassee, FL
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To address the business of the council.; February 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Alachua Service Center, East Building; 14101 Northwest Highway 441, Alachua, FL, 32615; (386) 418-5500.
Webex: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=169125007&UID=1314135432&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
Teleconference Information: (888) 808-6959; Conference Code: 921 414 5#.
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (3)
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Mark A. Faris, Esq., In Re: Sea Oats Property Owners’ Association, Inc.., Docket No. 2013001978, filed on January 14, 2013.; Whether Sea Oats Property Owners’ Association, Inc. may impose prevailing party attorney’s fees against an owner for issuing a warning letter without an action for damages or injunctive relief being filed in court under section 718.303(1)(e), Florida Statutes.
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Jonathan Marseglia; The following is a summary of the agency’s disposition of the petition. The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 38, No. 30, of the July 27, 2012, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought the Board’s interpretation of Section 473.306, F.S, entitled, “Examinations,” and Rule 61H1-27.002(2)(a) and (3)(a), Florida Administrative Code, entitled, “Concentrations in Accounting and Business,” and asked the following questions:
A. Will the Board accept competency-based coursework in the area of accounting in fulfillment of the requirements in 473.306, Florida Statutes (FS), Rules 61H1-27.002(2)(a) and (3)(a), FAC?
B. Will the Board accept competency units earned in accounting courses in lieu of semester hours and at what exchange rate between competency units and semester hours in fulfillment of the requirements in 473.306, FS, Rules 61H1-27.002(2)(a) and (3)(a), FAC?
C. Will the Board accept the courses designated in Exhibit C of the petition as FNT1, CGC1, AUD1, ACA1, CMO1, BGA1 and QCT1 as upper level accounting courses in fulfillment of the requirements in 473.306, FS, Rules 61H1-27.002(2)(a) and (3)(a), FAC?
The Board of Accountancy considered the Petition at its meeting held on August 3, 2012, in Miami, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on September 21, 2012, answered the questions as follows:
A. Yes, the Board will accept competency-based coursework in the area of accounting in fulfillment of the requirements in 473.306 FS, Rules 61H1-27.002(2)(a) and (3)(a), FAC, provided the institution utilized was accredited as defined in Rule 61H1-27.001, FAC.
B. Yes, the Board will accept competency units earned in accounting courses in lieu of semester hours in fulfillment of the requirements in 473.306, FS, Rules 61H1-27.002(2)(a) and (3)(a), FAC, provided the units can be converted to semester or quarter hours.
C. The Board declines to answer this question based upon a lack of sufficient information. The Board utilizes its Accounting Education Advisory Committee, established by 473.306(5), FS, to make recommendations regarding the acceptability of specific courses.
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Jose L. Diaz on behalf of MSA Architects, Inc.; The petition was denied because it requested an interpretation of the Florida Accessibility Code regarding a provision that is a provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act and therefore, pursuant to Section 553.775(5), Florida Statutes, may not be interpreted by the Florida Building Commission.