548.004 Executive director; duties, compensation, administrative support. - Florida Statutes

548.004 Executive director; duties, compensation, administrative support.

   (1) The department shall employ an executive director with the approval of the commission. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary. The executive director shall keep a record of all proceedings of the commission; shall preserve all books, papers, and documents pertaining to the business of the commission; shall prepare any notices and papers required; shall appoint judges, referees, and other officials as delegated by the commission and pursuant to this chapter and rules of the commission; and shall perform such other duties as the department or commission directs. The executive director may issue subpoenas and administer oaths.

   (2) The commission shall require electronic recording of all scheduled proceedings of the commission.

   (3) The department shall provide assistance in budget development and budget submission for state funding requests. The department shall submit an annual balanced legislative budget for the commission which is based upon anticipated revenue. The department shall provide technical assistance and administrative support, if requested or determined needed, to the commission and its executive director on issues relating to personnel, contracting, property management, or other issues identified as important to performing the duties of this chapter and to protecting the interests of the state.

History. ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-246; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 114, ch. 99-251; s. 53, ch. 2000-154.