Florida Administrative Code

Specific Authority 287.0947(2) FS. Law Implemented 287.042(4)(f), 287.0945(1), 287.0947 FS. History-New 7-2-90, Amended 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 287.0947(2) FS. Law Implemented 215.422, 255.05(1)(a), 287.062(1), (4), (5), 287.0947 FS. History-New 7-2-90, Amended 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)-(4) FS. History-New 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)-(4) FS. History-New 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)(a)1.-5. FS. History-New 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)(a)3., (s) FS. History-New 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)(a)4. FS. History-New 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 120.533(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)-(4) FS. History-New 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 120.533(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)-(4) FS. History-New 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 120.533(1)(j) FS. Law Implemented 119.041(2) FS. History-New 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Specific Authority 120.533(1)(j) FS. Law Implemented Chapter 91-30, Section 10, Laws of Florida. History-New 1-26-93, Repealed 6-10-08.

Rulemaking Authority 295.17(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 295.17 FS. History-New 7-2-90, Repealed 11-29-15.

Rulemaking Authority 295.17(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 295.17 FS. History-New 7-2-90, Repealed 11-29-15.

(1) A veteran who wishes to request an identification card must complete an Application For Florida Disabled Veteran's Identification Card, FDVA Form 14, which form is hereby incorporated by reference. The application form can be obtained from any of the following: (a) Florida De…

Rulemaking Authority 295.17(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 295.17(2), (3) FS. History-New 7-2-90, Amended 12-24-97, Repealed 6-10-08.

Rulemaking Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 292.11 FS. History-New 8-14-79, Formerly 9H-3.01, 22S-3.01, 22S-3.001, Amended 10-4-89, Repealed 11-29-15.

Rulemaking Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 292.11 FS. History-New 8-14-79, Formerly 9H-3.02, 22S-3.02, 22S-3.002, Amended 10-4-89, Repealed 11-29-15.

An applicant for the position of either city or county Veteran Service Officer may be employed temporarily; however, until the applicant has successfully completed the Department's Training Course and has been certified by the Department, the applicant shall not assume any of the…

Rulemaking Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 292.11 FS. History-New 8-14-79, Formerly 9H-3.04, 22S-3.04, 22S-3.004, Amended 10-4-89, Repealed 11-29-15.

(1) In order to be certified by the Department, an applicant for the position of either a county or city Veteran Service Officer must successfully complete the Department's Training Course. (2) The Department shall hold at least one such Training Course each calendar quarter unle…

As a condition of remaining in employment, each county or city Veteran Service Officer shall attend the Department's periodic training refresher courses. The refresher courses are designed to acquaint the Veteran Service Officer with new regulations and amendments to existing reg…

Failure of a county or city Veteran Service Officer to attend any required training refresher course shall subject that Officer to revocation of certification. A county or city Veteran Service Officer who fails to attend a required training refresher course shall be required to d…

Rulemaking Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 292.11 FS. History-New 8-14-79, Formerly 9H-3.08, 22S-3.08, 22S-3.008, Amended 10-4-89, Repealed 11-29-15.

(1) A county or city Veteran Service Officer who has successfully completed all training required under the policy of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (F.D.V.A.) shall be recommended to the Office of the General Counsel of the United States Department of Veterans' Affa…

Rulemaking Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 295.124 FS. History-New 9-2-79, Formerly 9H-5.01, 22S-5.01, 22S-5.001, Amended 10-30-89, Repealed 11-29-15.

Rulemaking Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 295.124 FS. History-New 9-2-79, Formerly 9H-5.02, 22S-5.02, 22S-5.002, Amended 10-30-89, 12-5-95, Repealed 2-12-18.

Rulemaking Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 295.124 FS. History-New 9-2-79, Formerly 9H-5.03, 22S-5.03, 22S-5.003, Amended 10-30-89, Repealed 2-12-18.

Rulemaking Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 295.124 FS. History-New 9-2-79, Amended 5-27-80, Formerly 9H-5.04, 22S-5.04, 22S-5.004, Amended 10-30-89, 12-5-95, 6-10-08, Repealed 2-12-18.

Rulemaking Authority 292.05(3) FS. Law Implemented 295.124 FS. History-New 9-2-79, Formerly 9H-5.08, 22S-5.08, 22S-5.008, Amended 10-30-89, 12-5-95, 9-30-10, Repealed 2-12-18.

Rulemaking Authority 295.085(2) FS. Law Implemented 295.085(2) FS. History-New 3-30-88, Formerly 22VP-1.001, Repealed 11-29-15.

Rulemaking Authority 295.07(2) FS. Law Implemented 295.065 FS. History-New 3-30-88, Formerly 22VP-1.002, Amended 6-11-08, Repealed 11-29-15.

As used in the rules of Chapter 55A-7, F.A.C.: (1) "Appointment" means employment of a preference-eligible applicant into a vacant position with the state or political subdivisions of the state after the effective date of these rules. (2) "Armed Forces" or "armed services" means …

Rulemaking Authority 295.07(2) FS. Law Implemented 295.07(1), 295.07(4) FS. History-New 3-30-88, Formerly 22VP-1.004, Amended 2-12-90, 6-11-08, Repealed 11-29-15.

Rulemaking Authority 295.07(2) FS. Law Implemented 295.07(1), 295.07(4) FS. History-New 3-30-88, Formerly 22VP-1.005, Amended 2-12-90, 6-11-08, Repealed 11-29-15.

Rule Chapter 55A-7, F.A.C., sets forth procedures for providing preference and priority in the employment selection and retention practices of agencies of the State and its political subdivisions as defined in Section 1.01(8), F.S., providing that the state and its political subd…

The following persons shall be eligible to receive preference in appointment and retention in employment, and the possibility of the waiver of a postsecondary educational requirement, pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.: (1) Disabled veterans who have served on active duty in any br…

(1) The employer, whether the state or a political subdivision, shall give notice in all written announcements and audio and video advertisements of employment opportunities subject to preference under Section 295.07, F.S., that preference in appointment will be given to preferen…

(1) The names of persons, unless exempt under Section 295.07(5), F.S., who receive a qualifying examination score for a position, are also eligible to receive an Augmented Rating as defined in subsection 55A-7.003(3), F.A.C. Veterans' Preference points shall be added to the final…

(1) When open positions are not filled based upon examination scores or numerically-based selection, and are not among the exempt positions described in Section 295.07(5), F.S., Veterans' Preference in appointment, employment, and retention requires that a preference-eligible app…

(1) When an employee leaves employment of the state or its political subdivisions for the purpose of serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, Reserve Component of the United States Armed Forces or The Florida National Guard, and is separated therefrom with an honorable d…

Rulemaking Authority 295.07(2) FS. Law Implemented 295.101 FS. History-New 3-30-88, Formerly 22VP-1.012, Amended 12-27-98, Repealed 6-11-08.

(1) An applicant who believes he or she is entitled to Veterans' Preference in employment shall indicate such preference on the application form. (2) The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application for a v…

Rulemaking Authority 295.07(2) FS. Law Implemented 295.11 FS. History-New 3-30-88, Formerly 22VP-1.014, Amended 12-27-98, Repealed 6-11-08.

(1) An employer shall provide no less than 60 days notice to affected employees prior to beginning implementation of a workforce reduction or layoff plan. This notice shall describe the different categories of preference-eligibility, shall provide employees a minimum of 30 days t…

(1) Employers are required to document the basis for hiring decisions by maintaining a file that includes documentation of advertised positions, dates advertised, waiver of educational requirements advertised, applications received, candidates interviewed, evaluation criteria and…

Rulemaking Authority 295.07(2) FS. Law Implemented 295.11 FS. History-New 3-30-88, Formerly 22VP-1.017, Amended 2-12-90, 7-12-93, 12-27-98, Repealed 11-29-15.

The following terms are defined in this rule: (1) AREA AGENCY ON AGING: An agency designated by the department to develop and administer an Area Plan for a comprehensive and coordinated service system for older persons in a Planning and Service Area (PSA). The area agency on agin…