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2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.181 - Federal Grants Trust Fund.

20.181 Federal Grants Trust Fund.—
(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Department of Economic Opportunity.
(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and funding from the Federal Government, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2010-21; s. 41, ch. 2011-142; s. 2, ch. 2013-7.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.197 - Agency for Persons With Disabilities.

20.197 Agency for Persons with Disabilities.—There is created the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, housed within the Department of Children and Families for administrative purposes only. The agency shall be a separate budget entity not subject to control, supervision, or direction by the Department of Children and Families in any manner, including, but not limited to, personnel, purchasing, transactions involving real or personal property, and budgetary matters.
(1) The director of the agency shall be the agency head for all purposes and shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall administer the affairs of the agency and may, within available resources, employ assistants, professional staff, and other employees as necessary to discharge the powers and duties of the agency.
(2) The agency shall include a Division of Budget and Planning and a Division of Operations. In addition, and in accordance with s. 20.04, the director of the agency may recommend establishing additional divisions, bureaus, sections, and subsections of the agency in order to promote efficient and effective operation of the agency.
(3) The agency is responsible for providing all services provided to persons with developmental disabilities under chapter 393, including the operation of all state institutional programs and the programmatic management of Medicaid waivers established to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities.
(4) The agency shall engage in such other administrative activities as are deemed necessary to effectively and efficiently address the needs of the agency’s clients.
(5) The agency shall enter into an interagency agreement that delineates the responsibilities of the Agency for Health Care Administration for the following:
(a) The terms and execution of contracts with Medicaid providers for the provision of services provided through Medicaid, including federally approved waiver programs.
(b) The billing, payment, and reconciliation of claims for Medicaid services reimbursed by the agency.
(c) The implementation of utilization management measures, including the prior authorization of services plans and the streamlining and consolidation of waiver services, to ensure the cost-effective provision of needed Medicaid services and to maximize the number of persons with access to such services.
(d) A system of approving each client’s plan of care to ensure that the services on the plan of care are those that without which the client would require the services of an intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled.
History.—s. 70, ch. 2004-267; s. 1, ch. 2006-227; s. 6, ch. 2014-19.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.201 - Department of Law Enforcement.

20.201 Department of Law Enforcement.—
(1) There is created a Department of Law Enforcement. The head of the department is the Governor and Cabinet. The executive director of the department shall be appointed by the Governor subject to a majority vote of the Governor and Cabinet, with the Governor on the prevailing side. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and Cabinet. The executive director may establish a command, operational, and administrative services structure to assist, manage, and support the department in operating programs and delivering services.
(2) The following programs of the Department of Law Enforcement are established:
(a) Criminal Justice Investigations and Forensic Science Program.
(b) Criminal Justice Information Program.
(c) Criminal Justice Professionalism Program.
(d) Capitol Police.
History.—ss. 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, ch. 74-386; s. 11, ch. 77-104; s. 2, ch. 77-111; s. 1, ch. 78-347; s. 19, ch. 81-24; s. 2, ch. 87-30; s. 5, ch. 89-3; s. 1, ch. 98-94; s. 1, ch. 2002-21; s. 1, ch. 2022-14.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.22 - Department of Management Services.

20.22 Department of Management Services.—There is created a Department of Management Services.
(1) The head of the Department of Management Services is the Secretary of Management Services, who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(2) The following divisions, programs, and services within the Department of Management Services are established:
(a) Facilities Program.
(b) The Florida Digital Service.
(c) Workforce Program.
(d)1. Support Program.
2. Federal Property Assistance Program.
(e) Administration Program.
(f) Division of Administrative Hearings.
(g) Division of Retirement.
(h) Division of State Group Insurance.
(i) Division of Telecommunications.
(3) The duties of the Chief Labor Negotiator shall be determined by the Secretary of Management Services, and must include, but need not be limited to, the representation of the Governor as the public employer in collective bargaining negotiations pursuant to the provisions of chapter 447.
History.—s. 22, ch. 69-106; ss. 1, 2, ch. 70-146; s. 1, ch. 71-43; s. 2, ch. 71-286; s. 1, ch. 74-256; ss. 1, 2, ch. 75-70; s. 1, ch. 76-247; ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 77-112; s. 5, ch. 83-92; s. 3, ch. 84-274; s. 25, ch. 85-349; s. 1, ch. 91-54; s. 4, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 4, ch. 94-113; s. 1, ch. 94-226; s. 20, ch. 94-249; s. 2, ch. 94-340; s. 1, ch. 97-92; s. 3, ch. 97-296; s. 6, ch. 99-2; s. 2, ch. 99-7; s. 1, ch. 99-255; s. 1, ch. 99-399; s. 1, ch. 2001-261; s. 2, ch. 2007-105; s. 55, ch. 2018-10; ss. 74, 82, 115, ch. 2019-116; s. 3, ch. 2019-118; s. 1, ch. 2020-161.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.221 - Federal Grants Trust Fund.

20.221 Federal Grants Trust Fund.—
(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Department of Management Services.
(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and funding from the Federal Government, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2010-12; s. 2, ch. 2013-10.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.24 - Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

20.24 Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.—There is created a Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
(1) The head of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is the Governor and Cabinet.
(2) The following divisions, and bureaus within the divisions, of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles are established:
(a) Division of the Florida Highway Patrol.
(b) Division of Motorist Services.
(3) The Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is established within the Division of the Florida Highway Patrol.
History.—s. 24, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 76-281; s. 5, ch. 79-10; s. 64, ch. 79-190; s. 1, ch. 79-324; s. 1, ch. 2009-183; s. 2, ch. 2011-66; s. 1, ch. 2012-181.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.241 - Federal Grants Trust Fund; Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

20.241 Federal Grants Trust Fund; Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.—
(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and funding from the Federal Government, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-22; s. 2, ch. 2011-31.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.25501 - Department of Environmental Protection; Trust Funds.

20.25501 Department of Environmental Protection; trust funds.—The following trust funds shall be administered by the Department of Environmental Protection:
(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund.
(a) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and funding from the Federal Government, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds.
(b) Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.
(2) The Administrative Trust Fund.
(a) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for management activities that are departmental in nature and is funded by assessments against trust funds.
(b) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of a fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund and shall be available for carrying out the purpose of the trust fund.
(3) The Working Capital Trust Fund.
(a) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for the operation of the department’s information technology services and is funded by assessments against trust funds.
(b) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of a fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund and shall be available for carrying out the purpose of the trust fund.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-23; s. 2, ch. 2011-26; s. 1, ch. 2015-8; s. 2, ch. 2017-159.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.28 - State Board of Administration.

20.28 State Board of Administration.—The State Board of Administration, continued by s. 4, Art. IV of the State Constitution, retains all of its powers, duties, and functions as prescribed by law.
History.—s. 28, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 79-10; s. 3, ch. 2013-15.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.29 - Department of Citrus; Florida Citrus Commission; Executive Director.

20.29 Department of Citrus; Florida Citrus Commission; executive director.—
(1) The head of the Department of Citrus is the Florida Citrus Commission created under s. 601.04.
(2) The executive director of the Department of Citrus shall be appointed by a majority vote of, and serves at the pleasure of, the Florida Citrus Commission. The Florida Citrus Commission shall fix the executive director’s compensation and, in addition to any powers and duties assigned to the executive director by law, shall assign the executive director’s powers and duties.
History.—s. 29, ch. 69-106; s. 8, ch. 79-10; s. 1, ch. 2009-112; s. 1, ch. 2012-182.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.3151 - Administrative Trust Fund.

20.3151 Administrative Trust Fund.—
(1) The Administrative Trust Fund is created within the Department of Corrections.
(2) The fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for management activities that are department-wide in nature and funded by indirect cost earnings or assessments against trust funds. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund include indirect cost reimbursements from grantors, administrative assessments against trust funds, interest earnings, and other appropriate administrative fees.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2006-19; s. 2, ch. 2009-25.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.3161 - Federal Grants Trust Fund; Department of Juvenile Justice.

20.3161 Federal Grants Trust Fund; Department of Juvenile Justice.—
(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Department of Juvenile Justice.
(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and funding from the Federal Government, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-12; s. 2, ch. 2011-22.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.317 - Department of the Lottery.

20.317 Department of the Lottery.—There is created a Department of the Lottery.
(1)(a) The head of the Department of the Lottery is the Secretary of the Department of the Lottery. The secretary shall be appointed by the Governor subject to the confirmation of the Senate. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The compensation of the secretary shall be set annually by executive order of the Governor.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that, prior to appointing a secretary of the department, the Governor conduct a thorough search to find the most qualified appointee available. In conducting such search, the Governor shall emphasize such considerations as business management experience, marketing experience, computer experience, and lottery management experience.
(2) Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the secretary may create divisions and bureaus within the department and allocate the various functions of the department among such divisions and bureaus. However, in order to promote and protect the integrity of and the public confidence in the state lottery, there is created a Division of Security within the department.
(3) The headquarters of the department shall be located in Tallahassee. However, the department may establish such regional offices throughout the state as the secretary deems necessary to the efficient operation of the state lottery.
History.—s. 4, ch. 87-65.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.32 - Florida Commission on Offender Review.

20.32 Florida Commission on Offender Review.—
(1) The Parole and Probation Commission, authorized by s. 8(c), Art. IV of the State Constitution, is continued and renamed the Florida Commission on Offender Review. The commission retains its powers, duties, and functions with respect to the granting and revoking of parole and shall exercise powers, duties, and functions relating to investigations of applications for clemency as directed by the Governor and Cabinet.
(2) All powers, duties, and functions relating to the appointment of the Florida Commission on Offender Review as provided in s. 947.02 or s. 947.021 shall be exercised and performed by the Governor and Cabinet. Except as provided in s. 947.021, each appointment shall be made from among the first three eligible persons on the list of the persons eligible for said position.
(3) The commission may require any employee of the commission to give a bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The commission may determine the amount of the bond and must approve the bond. In determining the amount of the bond, the commission may consider the amount of money or property likely to be in custody of the officer or employee at any one time. The premiums for the bonds must be paid out of the funds of the commission.
History.—s. 33, ch. 69-106; s. 33, ch. 83-131; s. 36, ch. 86-183; s. 7, ch. 88-122; ss. 15, 16, ch. 89-531; s. 20, ch. 90-337; s. 320, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 1, ch. 93-2; s. 16, ch. 96-422; s. 5, ch. 98-34; s. 4, ch. 2014-191.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.3311 - Additional Powers of Commission.

20.3311 Additional powers of commission.—
(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is assigned all powers, duties, responsibilities, functions, positions, and property necessary for enforcement of the laws and rules governing:
(a) Management, protection, conservation, improvement, and expansion of the state-owned lands managed by the Department of Environmental Protection, including state parks, coastal and aquatic managed areas, and greenways and trails.
(b) Conservation and recreation lands and commercial aquaculture managed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
(2) Law enforcement officers of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are conferred full power to investigate and arrest for any violation of the rules of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.
History.—s. 4, ch. 2012-88.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.3315 - Florida Forever Program Trust Fund of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

20.3315 Florida Forever Program Trust Fund of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—
(1) There is created a Florida Forever Program Trust Fund within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to carry out the duties of the commission under the Florida Forever Act as specified in s. 259.105(3)(g). The trust fund shall receive funds pursuant to s. 259.105(3)(g).
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2000-280; s. 2, ch. 2001-25; s. 8, ch. 2001-60; s. 2, ch. 2005-3.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.34 - Governmental Reorganization Act of 1969; Effect on Rules.

20.34 Governmental Reorganization Act of 1969; effect on rules.—Except when it is inconsistent with the other provisions of this chapter, all rules and regulations of the agencies involved in this reorganization that are in effect on June 30, 1969, shall remain in effect until they are specifically altered, amended or revoked in the manner provided by law.
History.—s. 36, ch. 69-106.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.37 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

20.37 Department of Veterans’ Affairs.—There is created a Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
(1) The head of the department is the Governor and Cabinet. The executive director of the department shall be appointed by the Governor subject to a majority vote of the Governor and Cabinet, with the Governor on the prevailing side. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and Cabinet.
(2) The following divisions, and bureaus within these divisions, of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs are established:
(a) Division of Administration and Public Information.
1. Bureau of Information and Research.
(b) Division of Veterans’ Benefits and Assistance.
1. Bureau of Veteran Claims Services.
2. Bureau of Veteran Field Services.
3. Bureau of State Approving for Veterans’ Training.
(c) Division of Long-term Care.
History.—s. 13, ch. 88-290; s. 2, ch. 99-255; s. 3, ch. 2022-14; s. 1, ch. 2023-162.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.375 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs; Trust Funds.

20.375 Department of Veterans’ Affairs; trust funds.—The following trust funds shall be administered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs:
(1) Federal Grants Trust Fund.
(a) Funds to be credited to and uses of the trust fund shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of s. 215.32.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.
(2) Grants and Donations Trust Fund.
(a) Funds to be credited to and uses of the trust fund shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of ss. 215.32, 296.11, 296.38, and 320.089.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.
(3) Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund.
(a) Funds to be credited to and uses of the trust fund shall be administered in accordance with ss. 215.32, 296.11, 296.38, 320.08058, 320.089, and 320.0891.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2008-18; s. 2, ch. 2017-157.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.42 - Agency for Health Care Administration.

20.42 Agency for Health Care Administration.—
(1) There is created a department that, notwithstanding the provisions of s. 20.04(1), shall be called the Agency for Health Care Administration.
(2) The head of the department is the Secretary of Health Care Administration, who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of and report to the Governor.
(3) The department shall be the chief health policy and planning entity for the state. The department is responsible for health facility licensure, inspection, and regulatory enforcement; investigation of consumer complaints related to health care facilities and managed care plans; the implementation of the certificate of need program; the operation of the Florida Center for Health Information and Transparency; the administration of the Medicaid program; the administration of the contracts with the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation; the certification of health maintenance organizations and prepaid health clinics as set forth in part III of chapter 641; and any other duties prescribed by statute or agreement. The department is the lead agency responsible for the regulation of hospices, assisted living facilities, adult day care centers, and adult family-care homes.
History.—s. 1, ch. 92-33; s. 2, ch. 93-129; s. 3, ch. 94-218; s. 10, ch. 96-403; s. 2, ch. 97-92; s. 1, ch. 98-89; s. 8, ch. 2000-209; s. 2, ch. 2000-305; s. 6, ch. 2006-261; s. 10, ch. 2016-234; s. 3, ch. 2019-11.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.506 - Welfare Transition Trust Fund.

20.506 Welfare Transition Trust Fund.—The Welfare Transition Trust Fund is created within the Department of Children and Families for the purposes of receiving federal funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. Trust fund moneys shall be used exclusively for the purpose of providing services to individuals eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pursuant to the requirements and limitations of part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act, as amended, or any other applicable federal requirement or limitation. Funds credited to the trust fund consist of those funds collected from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2004-364; s. 2, ch. 2008-15; s. 7, ch. 2014-19.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 20 - Organizational Structure › 20.605 - Administrative Trust Fund of the Department of Economic Opportunity.

20.605 Administrative Trust Fund of the Department of Economic Opportunity.—
(1) The Administrative Trust Fund is created within the Department of Economic Opportunity.
(2) Funds shall be used for the purpose of supporting the administrative functions of the department as required by law, pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2001-138; s. 2, ch. 2004-211; s. 475, ch. 2011-142.
Note.—Former s. 20.505.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.02 - Declaration of Policy.

22.02 Declaration of policy.—Because of the existing possibility of attack upon the United States of unprecedented size and destructiveness, and in order, in the event of such an attack, to assure continuity of government through legally constituted leadership, authority and responsibility in offices of the government of the state and its political subdivisions; to provide for the effective operation of governments during an emergency; and to facilitate the early resumption of functions temporarily suspended, it is found and declared to be necessary to provide for additional officers who can exercise the powers and discharge the duties of Governor; to provide for emergency interim succession to governmental offices of its political subdivisions, in the event the incumbents thereof are unavailable to perform the duties and functions of such offices.
History.—s. 2, ch. 59-447.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.03 - Definitions.

22.03 Definitions.—Unless otherwise clearly required by the context, as used in ss. 22.01-22.10:
(1) “Attack” means any attack or series of attacks by an enemy of the United States causing, or which may cause, substantial damage or injury to civilian property or persons in the United States in any manner by sabotage or by the use of bombs, missiles, shellfire, or atomic, radiological, chemical, bacteriological, or biological means or other weapons or processes.
(2) “Emergency interim successor” means a person designated pursuant to ss. 22.01-22.10, in the event the officer is unavailable, to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of an office until a successor is appointed or elected and qualified as may be provided by the constitution, statutes, charters, and ordinances or until the lawful incumbent is able to resume the exercise of the powers and discharge the duties of the office.
(3) “Office” includes all state and local offices, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution, statutes, charters, and ordinances, except the office of Governor and the Legislature.
(4) “Political subdivision” includes counties, cities, towns, villages, townships, districts, authorities, and other public corporations and entities whether organized and existing under charter or general law.
(5) “Unavailable” means either that a vacancy in office exists or that the lawful incumbent of the office is absent or unable to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office.
History.—s. 3, ch. 59-447; s. 9, ch. 2023-8.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.05 - Enabling Authority for Emergency Interim Successors for Local Offices.

22.05 Enabling authority for emergency interim successors for local offices.—With respect to local offices, for which the legislative bodies of cities, towns, villages, townships, and counties may enact resolutions or ordinances relative to the manner in which vacancies will be filled or temporary appointments to office made, such legislative bodies are hereby authorized to enact resolutions or ordinances providing for emergency interim successors to offices of the aforementioned governmental units. Such resolutions and ordinances shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of ss. 22.01-22.10.
History.—s. 5, ch. 59-447.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.06 - Emergency Interim Successors for Local Officers.

22.06 Emergency interim successors for local officers.—The provisions of this section shall be applicable to officers of political subdivisions (including, but not limited to, cities, towns, villages, townships, and counties, as well as school, fire, power, and drainage districts) not included in s. 22.05. Such officers, subject to such regulations as the executive head of the political subdivision may issue, shall upon approval of ss. 22.01-22.10, designate by title (if feasible) or by named person, emergency interim successors and specify their order of succession. The officer shall review and revise, as necessary, designations made pursuant to ss. 22.01-22.10 to ensure their current status. The officer will designate a sufficient number of persons so that there will be not less than three, nor more than seven, emergency interim successors or any combination thereof at any time. In the event that any officer of any political subdivision is unavailable, the powers of the office shall be exercised and duties shall be discharged by his or her designated emergency interim successors in the order specified. The emergency interim successor shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office to which designated until such time as a vacancy which may exist shall be filled in accordance with the constitution or statutes or until the officer (or a preceding emergency interim successor) again becomes available to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of office.
History.—s. 6, ch. 59-447; s. 83, ch. 95-147.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.07 - Formalities of Taking Office.

22.07 Formalities of taking office.—At the time of their designation, emergency interim successors and special emergency judges shall take such oath as may be required for them to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office to which they may succeed. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person, as a prerequisite to the exercise of the powers or discharge of the duties of an office to which he or she succeeds, shall be required to comply with any other provision of law relative to taking office.
History.—s. 7, ch. 59-447; s. 84, ch. 95-147.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.08 - Period in Which Authority May Be Exercised.

22.08 Period in which authority may be exercised.—Officials authorized to act as Governor pursuant to ss. 22.01-22.10, emergency interim successors, and special emergency judges are empowered to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of an office as herein authorized only after an attack upon the United States, as defined herein, has occurred. The Legislature, by concurrent resolution, may at any time terminate the authority of said emergency interim successors and special emergency judges to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of office as herein provided.
History.—s. 8, ch. 59-447.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.09 - Removal of Designees.

22.09 Removal of designees.—Until such time as the persons designated as emergency interim successors or special emergency judges are authorized to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of an office in accordance with ss. 22.01-22.10, said persons shall serve in their designated capacities at the pleasure of the designating authority and may be removed or replaced by said designating authority at any time, with or without cause.
History.—s. 9, ch. 59-447.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.10 - Disputes.

22.10 Disputes.—Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under ss. 22.01-22.09 with respect to an office in the executive branch of the state government (except a dispute of fact relative to the office of Governor) shall be adjudicated by the Governor (or other official authorized under the constitution or ss. 22.01-22.09 to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office of Governor) and his or her decision shall be final.
History.—s. 10, ch. 59-447; s. 85, ch. 95-147.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.15 - Seat of Government; Emergency Temporary Location.

22.15 Seat of government; emergency temporary location.—
(1) Whenever, due to an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack, or the anticipated effects of a threatened enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of state government at the normal location of the seat thereof in the City of Tallahassee, Leon County, the Governor shall, as often as the exigencies of the situation require, by proclamation, declare an emergency temporary location, or locations, for the seat of government at such place, or places, within or without this state as he or she may deem advisable under the circumstances, and shall take such action and issue such orders as may be necessary for an orderly transition of the affairs of state government to such emergency temporary location, or locations. Such emergency temporary location, or locations, shall remain as the seat of government until the Legislature shall by law establish a new location, or locations, or until the emergency is declared to be ended by the Governor and the seat of government is returned to its normal location.
(2) During such time as the seat of government remains at such emergency temporary location, or locations, all official acts now or hereafter required by law to be performed at the seat of government by any officer, agency, department or authority of this state, including the convening and meeting of the Legislature in regular, extraordinary or emergency session, shall be as valid and binding when performed at such emergency temporary location, or locations, as if performed at the normal location of the seat of government.
(3) The provisions of this section shall control and be supreme in the event it shall be employed notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary or in conflict herewith.
History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 59-498; s. 86, ch. 95-147.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 22 - Emergency Continuity of Government › 22.20 - Emergency Continuity of Government; Political Subdivision.

22.20 Emergency continuity of government; political subdivision.—
(1) Whenever, due to an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack, or the anticipated effects of a threatened enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient or impossible to conduct the affairs of the government of a political subdivision of the state at the normal location of the seat thereof, the governing body of such political subdivision shall, as often as the exigencies of the situation require, by proclamation, declare an emergency temporary location, or locations, for the seat of government at such place, or places within or without the territorial limits of its political jurisdiction, as deemed advisable under the circumstances, and shall take such action and issue such orders as may be necessary for an orderly transition of the affairs of the government of the political subdivision to such emergency temporary location, or locations. Such emergency temporary location, or locations, shall remain as the seat of such government until a new seat of government is established by due processes of the law, or until the emergency is declared to be ended by the Governor and the seat of government is returned to its normal location.
(2) During such time as the seat of government remains at such emergency temporary location, or locations, all official acts now or hereafter required by law to be performed at the seat of government by any officer, agency, department or authority of the political subdivision, including the convening of the governing body thereof in regular, extraordinary or emergency session, shall be as valid and binding when performed at such emergency temporary location, or locations, as if performed at the normal location of the seat of government.
(3) The provisions of this section shall control and be supreme in the event it shall be employed, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary or in conflict herewith.
History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 61-352.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous Executive Functions › Part I - Florida Mutual Aid Act (Ss. 23.12-23.127) › 23.12 - Short title.

23.12 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Florida Mutual Aid Act.”
History.—s. 1, ch. 69-112; s. 1, ch. 92-165.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous Executive Functions › Part I - Florida Mutual Aid Act (Ss. 23.12-23.127) › 23.121 - Policy and purpose.

23.121 Policy and purpose.—
(1) Because of the existing and continuing possibility of the occurrence of natural or manmade disasters or emergencies and other major law enforcement problems, including those that cross jurisdictional lines, and in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with such activity, protect the public peace and safety, and preserve the lives and property of the people of the state, it is found and declared to be necessary:
(a) To create a state law enforcement mutual aid plan which provides for the command and coordination of law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid;
(b) To provide for the coordination of the dispatch and use of state law enforcement and Florida National Guard personnel and equipment because of natural or manmade disasters or emergencies whenever a local law enforcement agency requires law enforcement assistance from the state or any other jurisdiction;
(c) To provide for a system for the receipt and dissemination of information, data, and directives pertaining to activities among law enforcement agencies;
(d) To prescribe a procedure for the inventory of all law enforcement personnel, facilities, and equipment in the state;
(e) To collect and disseminate information and intelligence relating to disasters or emergencies, either existing or pending;
(f) To preplan distribution and allocation of state resources in support of the overall law enforcement mission; and
(g) To allow a law enforcement agency to enter into a mutual aid agreement with another law enforcement agency of this state or any other state or with any law enforcement agency of the United States or its territories.
(2) It is further declared to be the purpose of this part to authorize the establishment of such organization and the development and employment of such measures as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this part.
History.—s. 2, ch. 69-112; s. 1, ch. 81-142; s. 2, ch. 92-165; s. 1, ch. 93-211.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous Executive Functions › Part I - Florida Mutual Aid Act (Ss. 23.12-23.127) › 23.127 - Powers, privileges, and immunities.

23.127 Powers, privileges, and immunities.—
(1) Any employee of any Florida law enforcement agency who renders aid outside the employee’s jurisdiction but inside this state pursuant to the written agreement entered under this part has the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if the employee was performing duties inside the employee’s jurisdiction. Any employee rendering aid pursuant to an interstate mutual aid agreement entered under this part shall have such powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as the parties agree are consistent with the laws of the jurisdictions involved and with the purposes for which such agreement was entered.
(2) A political subdivision that furnishes equipment pursuant to this part must bear the cost of loss or damage to that equipment and must pay any expense incurred in the operation and maintenance of that equipment unless otherwise provided in the written agreement entered under this part. The political subdivision furnishing aid pursuant to this part shall compensate its employees during the time of the rendering of aid and shall defray the actual travel and maintenance expenses of its employees while they are rendering aid, including any amounts paid or due for compensation for personal injury or death while its employees are rendering aid, unless otherwise provided in the agreement entered under this part.
(3) The privileges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws, ordinances, and rules, and pension, insurance, relief, disability, workers’ compensation, salary, death, and other benefits that apply to the activity of an employee of an agency when performing the employee’s duties within the territorial limits of the employee’s agency apply to the employee to the same degree, manner, and extent while engaged in the performance of the employee’s duties extraterritorially under the provisions of the mutual aid agreement. This section applies to paid, volunteer, and auxiliary employees.
(4) A mutual aid agreement between law enforcement agencies in this state and any law enforcement agencies of another state or of the United States or its territories has the status of an interstate compact, but in any case or controversy involving performance or interpretation thereof or liability thereunder, the law enforcement agencies party thereto are real parties in interest and the state may maintain an action to recoup or otherwise make itself whole for any damages or liability that it incurs by reason of being joined as a party therein. Such action is maintainable against any public agency or agencies whose acts or omissions caused or contributed to the incurring of damages or liability by the state.
History.—s. 8, ch. 69-112; s. 48, ch. 79-40; s. 4, ch. 81-142; s. 4, ch. 92-165; s. 4, ch. 93-211.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous Executive Functions › Part II - Paperwork Reduction (Ss. 23.20-23.22) › 23.20 - Legislative intent with respect to paperwork reduction.

23.20 Legislative intent with respect to paperwork reduction.—The Legislature finds that:
(1) The paperwork burden associated with collecting information from individuals, private sector organizations, and local governments may have a significant economic impact on these entities as they attempt to comply with the state’s information reporting requirements.
(2) These information-reporting requirements are found in most interactions between state government and these entities, such as application and permitting processes, title registration, various licensure processes, environmental monitoring, growth management, and tax collection.
(3) The failure of state agencies to identify information they are collecting and to share that information with other agencies, as well as with local governments, has increased the paperwork burden on other entities.
(4) The state must minimize the paperwork burden by evaluating its need for information, determining whether it already has access to the necessary information, and coordinating data collection initiatives at their source.
(5) The collection of information by state government must be done in a manner that balances the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of government with the cost and convenience to individuals, private sector organizations, and local governments providing the information.
History.—s. 3, ch. 96-390.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title IV - Executive Branch › Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous Executive Functions › Part II - Paperwork Reduction (Ss. 23.20-23.22) › 23.21 - Definitions.

23.21 Definitions.—For purposes of this part:
(1) “Collect information” means the obtaining, causing to be obtained, soliciting, or requiring the disclosure to third parties of facts or opinions by or for a department, regardless of form or format, calling for answers to identical questions posed to, or identical reporting or recordkeeping requirements imposed on, 10 or more persons, other than departments or employees of this state.
(2) “Department” means a principal administrative unit within the executive branch of state government as defined in chapter 20 and includes the State Board of Administration, the Executive Office of the Governor, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Commission on Offender Review, the Agency for Health Care Administration, the State Board of Education, the Board of Governors of the State University System, the Justice Administrative Commission, the capital collateral regional counsel, and separate budget entities placed for administrative purposes within a department.
(3) “Paperwork burden” means the resources expended by the entity providing information. Resources may include the time, effort, or financial expenditure associated with reviewing the instructions; acquiring, installing, and using technology to obtain, compile, or report the information; searching data sources; completing and reviewing the collected information; or transmitting the required information to the requesting department.
History.—s. 3, ch. 96-390; s. 63, ch. 99-245; s. 3, ch. 2006-1; s. 4, ch. 2007-217; s. 5, ch. 2014-191; s. 10, ch. 2023-8.