Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 34-5.024 - Action on Recommended Public Report or Recommended Order by the Full Commission
(1) Where the
hearing has been conducted by a single Commissioner or DOAH administrative law
judge, the meeting of the full Commission to consider the recommended public
report shall not be an evidentiary "hearing." No new evidence shall be
taken.
(2) As the complainant is
not a party, the complainant is not entitled to address the Commission either
orally or in writing in response to the recommended order.
(3) In order to assist the Commission in
evaluating any exceptions that may have been filed, Commission staff may
provide a draft final order analyzing the exceptions. If one is drafted, copies
shall be provided to the respondent and the Advocate prior to the final
hearing.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 112.322 (9) FS. Law Implemented Art. II, Section 8(f), (h), Fla. Const., 112.322, 112.324 FS.
New 2-16-95, Amended 7-28-98, 7-30-00.
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(1) Where the hearing has been conducted by a single Commissioner or DOAH administrative law judge, the meeting of the full Commission to consider the recommended public report shall not be an evidentiary "hearing." No new evidence shall be taken.
(2) As the complainant is not a party, the complainant is not entitled to address the Commission either orally or in writing in response to the recommended order.
(3) In order to assist the Commission in evaluating any exceptions that may have been filed, Commission staff may provide a draft final order analyzing the exceptions. If one is drafted, copies shall be provided to the respondent and the Advocate prior to the final hearing.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 112.322 (9) FS. Law Implemented Art. II, Section 8(f), (h), Fla. Const., 112.322, 112.324 FS.
New 2-16-95, Amended 7-28-98, 7-30-00.