(1) A meeting of the commission shall be convened, after the executive director gives notice as required by Chapters 120 and 286, F.S., upon the call of the chairman or at least three members of the commission. The location of the meeting shall be determined by a majority of the commission. Under no circumstances shall a meeting of the commission occur unless notice has been made as required in Chapters 120 and 286, F.S.

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    (2) At the first meeting after June 1 of each year, the commission shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership.
    (3) For the purposes of Florida Statutes § 548.003(4), unexcused absences shall include any absence other than: one caused by illness of a member preventing attendance; death or illness of a family member preventing attendance; unavoidable travel delays or cancellations preventing attendance; or any conflict, extraordinary circumstances or event approved by the chairperson and vote of the commission. Members shall communicate the reason for any absence to the executive director and chairperson 48 hours prior to the meeting unless circumstances dictate otherwise and the reason for the absence shall be made part of the minutes of that meeting.
Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003, 548.073 FS. History-New 4-6-89, Amended 8-28-89, Formerly 7F-1.0023, Amended 4-3-00, 6-1-04, Formerly 61K1-1.0023, Amended 8-1-17.