(1) Private interests may request any jurisdiction to initiate the process.

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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 29C-8.011

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
    (2) Any public or private organization, group, or individual may request that the Council recommend use of this process to address a potential dispute in accordance with subsection 29C-8.010(5), F.A.C. Such a request shall be submitted in writing and shall include the information required for an initiation letter as outlined in subsection 29C-8.010(2), F.A.C.
    (3) After reviewing the rationale submitted by and consulting with the requesting organization, group, or individual, the Council will conduct a situation assessment and respond in writing.
    (4) If the Council determines that the potential dispute is suitable for the process, it shall transmit that determination in writing to the potential parties. The determination may include a recommendation that one or more of the jurisdictions among the potential parties initiate the procedure. The Council may also suggest that other, resolution processes be considered.
Specific Authority 186.509 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 186.509. History-New 7-12-94.