53-18.001: Disciplinary Actions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update and clarify the Lottery’s disciplinary actions.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Disciplinary actions.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 24.105(2), (9)(j) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 24.105(19)(d) 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: Faith L. Schneider, Legal Analyst, Department of the Lottery, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4011
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
(Substantial rewording of Rule 53-18.001 follows. See the Florida Administrative Code for present text.)
53-18.001 Disciplinary Actions.
(1) As provided in Section 24.105, Florida Statutes, employees of the Florida Lottery serve at the pleasure of the Secretary and shall be subject, at the discretion of the Secretary, to disciplinary action for conduct or performance violations. Each disciplinary action shall be based on the individual circumstances and, ultimately, the best interests of the Florida Lottery.
(2) The types of disciplinary actions that may be imposed include but are not limited to the following:
(a) Oral Reprimand,
(b) Written Reprimand,
(c) Suspension Without Pay,
(d) Reduction in Pay,
(e) Demotion,
(f) Dismissal.
(3) Each supervisor is responsible for promptly reporting alleged disciplinary infractions and performance deficiencies to executive management. No disciplinary action shall be taken without the prior approval of the Secretary or designee.
Specific Authority 24.105(2), (9)(j) FS. Law Implemented 24.105(19)(d) FS. History–New 2-24-93, Amended_________.