Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5M-20.002 - District Organization

(1) For the soil and water conservation districts that are wholly located in one county and that county has a county commission or school board that is divided into five subdivisions, the Department has subdivided each of these districts into five numbered subdivisions that match the boundaries of either the five county commission districts or the five school board districts within the county, as reflected and incorporated by reference in paragraph (3)(a).

(2) For the soil and water conservation districts that are located wholly located in one county and that county does not have a county commission or school board that is divided into five subdivisions, or for soil and water conservation districts that are located in multiple counties, the Department has subdivided each of the districts into five numbered subdivisions, that are nearly equal in area as practicable to ensure geographical representation within that district, as reflected and incorporated by reference in paragraph (3)(b).

(3) The Department will use the following materials in performance of its duties prescribed in law. The following documents are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. These documents may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, Leon County Annex, 315 S. Calhoun Street, 5th Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, and are available online as indicated.

(a) For Districts that are wholly located in one county and that county has a county commission or school board that is divided into five subdivisions, the district subdivisions shall be as follows:

1. Alachua District - The five subdivisions for the Alachua District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Alachua Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15056.

2. Blackwater District - The five subdivisions for the Blackwater District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Blackwater Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15057.

3. Bradford District - The five subdivisions for the Bradford District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Bradford Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15058.

4. Brevard District - The five subdivisions for the Brevard District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Brevard Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15059.

5. Charlotte District - The five subdivisions for the Charlotte District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Charlotte Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15061.

6. Choctawhatchee River District - The five subdivisions for the Choctawhatchee River District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Choctawhatchee River Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15063.

7. Clay District - The five subdivisions for the Clay District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Clay Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15064.

8. Collier District - The five subdivisions for the Collier District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Collier Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15065.

9. Dixie District - The five subdivisions for the Dixie District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Dixie Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15066.

10. Escambia District - The five subdivisions for the Escambia District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Escambia Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15013.

11. Franklin District - The five subdivisions for the Franklin District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15014.

12. Gadsden District - The five subdivisions for the Gadsden District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Gadsden Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15015.

13. Gilchrist District - The five subdivisions for the Gilchrist District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Gilchrist Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15016.

14. Glades District - The five subdivisions for the Glades District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Glades Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15017.

15. Hamilton District - The five subdivisions for the Hamilton District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Hamilton Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15018.

16. Hardee District - The five subdivisions for the Hardee District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Hardee Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15019.

17. Hendry District - The five subdivisions for the Hendry District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Hendry Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15020.

18. Highlands District - The five subdivisions for the Highlands District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Highlands Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15021.

19. Hillsborough District - The five subdivisions for the Hillsborough District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Hillsborough Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15022.

20. Holmes Creek District - The five subdivisions for the Holmes Creek District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Holmes Creek Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15023.

21. Indian River District - The five subdivisions for the Indian River District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Indian River Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15024.

22. Jackson District - The five subdivisions for the Jackson District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15025.

23. Jefferson District - The five subdivisions for the Jefferson District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15026.

24. Lafayette District - The five subdivisions for the Lafayette District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Lafayette Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15027.

25. Lake District - The five subdivisions for the Lake District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Lake Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15028.

26. Leon District - The five subdivisions for the Leon District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Leon Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15029.

27. Levy District - The five subdivisions for the Levy District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Levy Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15030.

28. Madison District - The five subdivisions for the Madison District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Madison Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15031.

29. Manatee River District - The five subdivisions for the Manatee River District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Manatee River Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022. The five subdivisions reflect Districts 1 through 5, as Districts 6 and District 7 are at-large positions representing all of Manatee County, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15032.

30. Marion District - The five subdivisions for the Marion District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Marion Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15033.

31. Nassau District - The five subdivisions for the Nassau District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Nassau Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15034.

32. Okeechobee District - The five subdivisions for the Okeechobee District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Okeechobee Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15035.

33. Orange Hill District - The five subdivisions for the Orange Hill District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Orange Hill Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15036.

34. Osceola District - The five subdivisions for the Osceola District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Osceola Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15038.

35. Peace River District - The five subdivisions for the Peace River District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Peace River Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15040.

36. Putnam District - The five subdivisions for the Putnam District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15042.

37. St. Johns District - The five subdivisions for the St. Johns District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "St. Johns Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15067.

38. St. Lucie District - The five subdivisions for the St. Lucie District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "St. Lucie Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15047.

39. Santa Fe District - The five subdivisions for the Santa Fe District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Santa Fe Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15043.

40. Sarasota District - The five subdivisions for the Sarasota District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Sarasota Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15044.

41. Seminole District - The five subdivisions for the Seminole District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Seminole Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15045.

42. Sumter District - The five subdivisions for the Sumter District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Sumter Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15048.

43. Suwannee District - The five subdivisions for the Suwannee District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Suwannee Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15049.

44. Tupelo District - The five subdivisions for the Tupelo District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Tupelo Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15051.

45. Union District - The five subdivisions for the Union District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Union Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15052.

46. Volusia District - The five subdivisions for the Volusia District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled, "Volusia Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15053.

47. Wakulla District - The five subdivisions for the Wakulla District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Wakulla Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15054.

48. Yellow River District - The five subdivisions for the Yellow River District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled, "Yellow River Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15055.

(b) For Districts that are wholly located in one county and that county does not has a commission or school board that is divided into five subdivisions and for Districts that are located in multiple counties, the district subdivisions shall be as follows:

1. Broward District - The five subdivisions for in the Broward District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Broward Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15060.

2. Chipola River District - The five subdivisions for the Chipola River District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Chipola Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15062.

3. Duval District - The five subdivisions for the Duval District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Duval Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15012.

4. Orange District - The five subdivisions for the Orange District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 2/2024, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16591.

5. Palm Beach District - The five subdivisions for the Palm Beach District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15039.

6. South Miami-Dade - The five subdivisions for the South Miami-Dade District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15046.

(4) The following procedures apply to the election of supervisors of soil and water conservation districts subdivided by the department pursuant to subsection (3).

(a) Qualifications. To qualify to serve on the governing body of the district, a supervisor must meet the criteria set forth in Section 582.19, F.S.

(b) Tenure.

1. Pursuant to Section 7., Chapter 2022-191, Laws of Florida, District governing body seats 1, 3, and 5, which have terms that initially expired in January 2025 or 2027, as applicable depending on the year in which the district was formed, shall represent district subdivisions 1, 3, and 5, respectively. Such seats shall be filled for a term of 4 years.

2. Pursuant to Section 7., Chapter 2022-191, Laws of Florida, District governing body seats 2 and 4, which have terms that initially expired in January 2025 or 2027, as applicable depending on the year in which the district was formed, shall represent district subdivisions 2 and 4, respectively. Such seats shall be filled for a term of 2 years in the election cycle of 2022 in order to achieve staggered terms; thereafter, any such seats shall be filled for a term of 4 years as provided under Section 582.19, F.S.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5M-20.002

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 582.055(9) FS. Law Implemented 582.055(1), 582.055(8), 582.15(4), 582.18, 582.19 FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 49, Number 002, January 4, 2023 effective 1/18/2023, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 105, May 29, 2024 effective 6/13/2024.

New 1-18-23.