16517662, 34-5.0015 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 16517662

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

COMMISSION ON ETHICS

Chapter:

REVIEW, INVESTIGATION AND HEARING OF COMPLAINTS

Overview

RULE:

34-5.0015

Jurisdiction of the Commission

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to clarify language concerning the jurisdiction of the Commission regarding the complaint process.  Rule 34-5.0015, F.A.C., is amended to clarify that a complaint concerning breach of public trust is any complaint, filed with the Commission in accordance with the rules of this chapter, which alleges that a public officer or employee has violated a provision of the State Constitution, or of Part III, Chapter 112, F.S., or any other statutory provision within the jurisdiction of the Commission.

SUMMARY:

This rulemaking amends Rule 34-5.0015, F.A.C., to clarify that a complaint concerning breach of public trust is any complaint, filed with the Commission in accordance with the rules of this chapter, which alleges that a public officer or employee has violated a provision of the State Constitution, or of Part III, Chapter 112, F.S., or any other statutory provision within the jurisdiction of the Commission.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

112.322(9), F.S.

LAW:

Art. II, Section 8(f), (h), Fla. Const., 112.322, 112.324, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/23/2015 Vol. 41/185

COMMENTS:

From 9/23/2015 To 10/14/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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