Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 29F-3.109 - Initiation of the Process by Jurisdictions

(1) This process is initiated by an initiation letter from the representative of the governing body of a jurisdiction, other than the regional planning council, to the named parties as provided for in Rule 29F-3.103, F.A.C., and to the RPC staff. The initiation letter must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body authorizing initiation or by a copy of a written authorization of a representative to initiate requests to use the RDRP.

(2) Such an initiation letter shall identify: the issues to be discussed; named parties to be involved in the RDRP; the initiating party's representative and others who will attend; and a brief history of the dispute, indicating why it is appropriate for this process.

(3) Named parties shall send a response letter to the RPC staff and all other named parties confirming their willingness to participate in a settlement meeting within twenty-one (21) calendar days of receiving the initiation letter. This response shall include any additional issues and potential named parties the respondent wishes considered, as well as a brief history of the dispute and description of the situation from the respondent's point of view.

(4) Upon receipt of a request, the RPC staff shall assess its interest in the case. If the RPC is a named party or sees itself as a potential party, it shall notify the named parties of the nature of its interest and ascertain whether the parties desire an outside facilitator for the initial settlement meeting.

(5) In instances where the RPC is not a named or potential party, it may, upon its own initiative, recommend that a potential dispute is suitable for this process and transmit its recommendation to potential parties, who may, at their discretion, choose to initiate the RDRP.

(6) The RPC staff shall schedule a meeting at the most convenient time within the thirty (30) day period provided for in subsection 29F-3.105(1), F.A.C.

(7) In the event that a dispute involves jurisdictions under two or more regional planning councils, the process adopted by the region of the initiating jurisdiction shall govern, unless the named parties agree otherwise.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 29F-3.109

Rulemaking Authority 186.505 FS. Law Implemented 186.509 FS.

New12-8-99.

New 12-8-99.