Notices in the Florida Administrative Register
That Are Pertinent to Civil Rights Litigation
(2012)

38 FAR 3 | 1/20/2012 | FCHR LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001149_20120120.pdf

MEETING DATE	Monday, January 30, 2012
MEETING TIME	9:00:00

TITLE

Legislative Activity

LOCATION

CONTACT	Casey Snipes
EMAIL	Casey.Snipes@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 907-6785

Subject

Legislative Updates.

BODY

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Casey Snipes at (850)488-7082, ext. 1001 or email: casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Casey Snipes at (850)488-7082, ext. 1001 or casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Casey Snipes at (850)488-7082, ext. 1001, casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com.

38 FAR 7 | 2/17/2012 | NOTICE OF RULES VALIDITY

CATEGORY

NOTICE OF RULES VALIDITY

DATE	2/17/2012
ISSUE	38 FAR 7

FILENAME

F001153_20120217.pdf

CAPTION	Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc. and M.B.F. v. FCHR
PETITIONER	Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc. and M.B.F.
RESPONDENT	Florida Commission on Human Relations

RULES

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DOAH CASE NUMBERS
1	11-6398RU

38 FAR 20 | 5/18/2012 | FCHR PUBLIC STAFF MEETINGS

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001166_20120518.pdf

MEETING DATE	Wednesday, May 30, 2012
MEETING TIME	9:00:00

TITLE

Daily Activities

LOCATION

LINK

CONTACT	Casey Snipes
EMAIL	Casey.Snipes@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 907-6785

CONFERENCE #	(850) 488-7082
CONFERENCE ID
COMMENTS

Subject

This meeting will be held to discuss the daily functions and activities of the Commission.

BODY

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Casey Snipes, (850)488-7082, ext. 1001 or email: casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Casey Snipes, (850)488-7082, ext. 1001. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). For more information, you may contact: Casey Snipes, (850)488-7082, ext. 1001 or email: casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com.

38 FAR 32 | 8/10/2012 | FCHR CIVIL RIGHTS HALL OF FAME

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001178_20120810.pdf

MEETING DATE	Wednesday, August 22, 2012
MEETING TIME	10:00:00

TITLE

Civil Rights Hall of Fame

LOCATION

This is a telephonic meeting held at the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Please contact Casey Snipes at (850)488-7082, ext. 1001 for the call-in information.

LINK

CONTACT	Casey Snipes
EMAIL	Casey.Snipes@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 488-7802

INTRO

The Florida Commission on Human Relations announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

Subject

The Commissioners will discuss and vote on this slate of nominees for the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.

BODY

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Casey Snipes, (850)488-7082, ext. 1001 or email: casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Casey Snipes, (850)488-7082, ext. 1001 or email: casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Casey Snipes, (850)488-7082, ext. 1001 or casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com.

38 FAR 38 | 9/21/2012 | FCHR PUBLIC STAFF MEETINGS

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001184_20120921.pdf

MEETING DATE	Wednesday, September 26, 2012
MEETING TIME	9:00:00

TITLE

Daily Activities

LOCATION

LINK

CONTACT	Casey Snipes
EMAIL	Casey.Snipes@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 907-6785

CONFERENCE #	(850) 488-7082
CONFERENCE ID
COMMENTS

Subject

This meeting will be held to discuss the daily functions and activities of the Commission.

BODY

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Casey Snipes, (850)488-7082, ext. 1001 or email: casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Casey Snipes, (850)488-7082, ext. 1001. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). For more information, you may contact: Casey Snipes, (850)488-7082, ext. 1001, casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com.

38 FAR 47 | 10/10/2012 | FCHR MISCELLANEOUS NOTICE

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001209_20121010.pdf

MEETING DATE	Monday, October 22, 2012
MEETING TIME	10:00:00

TITLE

Supreme Court Decisions

LOCATION

LINK

CONTACT	Casey Snipes
EMAIL	Casey.Snipes@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 907-6785

Subject

Supreme Court Opinions: Numeriousy, Pregnancy and Sex Discrimination and Ministerial Exception

BODY

The Florida Commission on Human Relations announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Casey Snipes at (850)488-7082, x 1001 or casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com for the call-in information. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Casey Snipes at (850)488-7082, x 1001 or casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). For more information, you may contact: Casey Snipes at (850)488-7082, x 1001 or casey.snipes@fchr.myflorida.com for the call-in information.

38 FAR 81 | 11/30/2012 | NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001243_20121130.pdf

MEETING DATE
MEETING TIME

RULE NO	60Y-2.005
TITLE	General Information

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY	760.06(12) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED	120.54, 760.06 FS.

CONTACT	Cheyanne Costilla
EMAIL	Cheyanne.Costilla@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 488-7082

ORIGINATOR	Cheyanne Costilla
APPROVER	Michelle Wilson
PROPOSAL DATE	10/31/2012
PUBLISH DATE	11/30/2012

Purpose

The proposed rule amendment seeks to delete unnecessary information from rule Title 60Y and clarify other phrases within the rule because it is not necessary to name a particular person as the Clerk of the Commission. The effect will be to eliminate all personal identifications within the rules.

Summary

The rule chapter language is being amended to delete unnecessary information and clarify the meaning the rest of the rule.

Regulatory Costs

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency. The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussions of the amendment of this rule, and based upon the experience and expertise of the Executive Director, it was determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

Notification

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE

60Y-2.005 General Information.

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) All complaints, petitions and appeals from Commission action may be filed electronically by facsimile or at the Commission’s website found at http://fchr.state.fl.us. The original physically signed document shall be sent the same day by U.S. Mail. The party who elects to file a document by electronic transmission shall be responsible for any delay, disruption, or interruption of the electronic signals and must accept full risk that the document may not be properly filed with the Commission as a result. The filing date for an electronically transmitted document shall be the date the Commission receives the complete document. All complaints may be sent by facsimile to the Manager of Customer Service at (850)488-5291. All petitions and appeals from Commission action may be sent by facsimile to the Clerk at (850)487-4957.

(6) Requests for information or any questions are to be directed The Clerk to the Commission at is Violet Crawford, Clerk to the Commission, 2009 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 100, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4857, or call phone number (850)488-7082.

38 FAR 93 | 12/18/2012 | NOTICE OF NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001255_20121218.pdf

MEETING DATE
MEETING TIME

RULE NO	60Y-2.005
TITLE	General Information

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY	760.06(12) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED	120.54, 760.06 FS.

CONTACT	Cheyanne Costilla
EMAIL	Cheyanne.Costilla@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 488-7082

ORIGINATOR
APPROVER
PROPOSAL DATE
PUBLISH DATE

Purpose

The proposed rule amendment seeks to delete unnecessary information from rule Title 60Y and clarify other phrases within the rule because it is not necessary to name a particular person as the Clerk of the Commission. The effect will be to eliminate all personal identifications within the rules.

Subject Area to be Addressed

The proposed rule simplifies and clarifies the general information about the Florida Commission on Human Relations.

Notification

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT

60Y-2.005 General Information.

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) All complaints, petitions and appeals from Commission action may be filed electronically by facsimile or at the Commission’s website found at http://fchr.state.fl.us. The original physically signed document shall be sent the same day by U.S. Mail. The party who elects to file a document by electronic transmission shall be responsible for any delay, disruption, or interruption of the electronic signals and must accept full risk that the document may not be properly filed with the Commission as a result. The filing date for an electronically transmitted document shall be the date the Commission receives the complete document. All complaints may be sent by facsimile to the Manager of Customer Service at (850)488-5291. All petitions and appeals from Commission action may be sent by facsimile to the Clerk at (850)487-4957.

(6) Requests for information or any questions are to be directed The Clerk to the Commission at is Violet Crawford, Clerk to the Commission, 2009 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 100, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4857, or call phone number (850)488-7082.

38 FAR 93 | 12/18/2012 | NOTICE OF NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001255_20121218.pdf

MEETING DATE	60Y-7.001
MEETING TIME	Complaints

RULE NO
TITLE

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY	760.31(5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED	760.34 FS.

CONTACT	Cheyanne Costilla
EMAIL	Cheyanne.Costilla@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 488-7082

ORIGINATOR
APPROVER
PROPOSAL DATE
PUBLISH DATE

Purpose

The proposed rule amendment seeks to clarify that the Florida Commission on Human Relations does not require an aggrieved persons under the Florida Fair Housing Act to file a complaint. The effect will be to make it clear that the act of filing a complaint is permissive rather than mandatory.

Subject Area to be Addressed

The proposed rule amendment seeks to clarify the permissive administrative rights under the Florida Fair Housing Act.

Notification

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT

60Y-7.001 Complaints.

(1) Who may file. An aggrieved person may, but is not required to, file a complaint with the Commission alleging a discriminatory housing practice. A complaint may be filed by any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or any person who believes that he will be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.

(2) Time for Filing. A complaint may, not later than one year after an alleged discrimnatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, be filed with the Commission at any time within one year of the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory housing practice. If the alleged discriminatory housing practice is of a continuing nature, the date of the occurrence may be any date subsequent to the commencement of the discriminatory housing practice up to and including the date on which it shall have ceased.

38 FAR 94 | 12/19/2012 | NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001256_20121219.pdf

MEETING DATE
MEETING TIME

RULE NO	60Y-7.001
TITLE	Complaints

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY	760.31(5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED	760.34 FS.

CONTACT	Cheyanne Costilla
EMAIL	Cheyanne.Costilla@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 488-7082

ORIGINATOR	Cheyanne Costilla, General Counsel
APPROVER	Michelle Wilson, Executive Director
PROPOSAL DATE	12/14/2012
PUBLISH DATE	12/18/2012

Purpose

The proposed rule amendment seeks to clarify that the Florida Commission on Human Relations does not require an aggrieved person under the Florida Fair Housing Act to file a complaint. The effect will be to make it clear that the act of filing a complaint is permissive rather than mandatory.

Summary

The rule chapter language is amended to clarify that the administrative remedies available under the Florida Fair Housing Act are permissive not mandatory.

Regulatory Costs

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

Notification

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE

60Y-7.001 Complaints.

(1) Who may file. An aggrieved person may, but is not required to, file a complaint with the Commission alleging a discriminatory housing practice. A complaint may be filed by any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or any person who believes that he will be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.

(2) Time for Filing. A complaint may, not later than one year after an alleged discrimnatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, be filed with the Commission. at any time within one year of the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory housing practice. If the alleged discriminatory housing practice is of a continuing nature, the date of the occurrence may be any date subsequent to the commencement of the discriminatory housing practice up to and including the date on which it shall have ceased.

38 FAR 94 | 12/19/2012 | NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001256_20121219.pdf

MEETING DATE
MEETING TIME

RULE NO	60Y-7.001
TITLE	Complaints

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY	760.31(5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED	760.34 FS.

CONTACT	Cheyanne Costilla
EMAIL	Cheyanne.Costilla@FCHR.MyFlorida.com
PHONE	(850) 488-7082

ORIGINATOR	Cheyanne Costilla, General Counsel
APPROVER	Michelle Wilson, Executive Director
PROPOSAL DATE	12/14/2012
PUBLISH DATE	12/18/2012

Purpose

The proposed rule amendment seeks to clarify that the Florida Commission on Human Relations does not require an aggrieved person under the Florida Fair Housing Act to file a complaint. The effect will be to make it clear that the act of filing a complaint is permissive rather than mandatory.

Summary

The rule chapter language is amended to clarify that the administrative remedies available under the Florida Fair Housing Act are permissive not mandatory.

Regulatory Costs

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

Notification

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE

60Y-7.001 Complaints.

(1) Who may file. An aggrieved person may, but is not required to, file a complaint with the Commission alleging a discriminatory housing practice. A complaint may be filed by any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or any person who believes that he will be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.

(2) Time for Filing. A complaint may, not later than one year after an alleged discrimnatory housing practice has occurred or terminated, be filed with the Commission. at any time within one year of the occurrence of the alleged discriminatory housing practice. If the alleged discriminatory housing practice is of a continuing nature, the date of the occurrence may be any date subsequent to the commencement of the discriminatory housing practice up to and including the date on which it shall have ceased.

38 FAR 96 | 12/21/2012 | FCHR NOTICE OF RULE WITHDRAWAL

DEPARTMENT	DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY	FLORIDA COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

FILENAME

F001258_20121221.pdf

RULE NO	60Y-7.001 FAC
RULE TITLE	Complaints

Notice

Notice is hereby given that the above rule, as noticed in Vol.38, No. 94, December 19, 2012 issue of the Florida Administrative Register has been withdrawn.