Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 29L-7.003 - Participation

(1) Named parties shall automatically be allowed to participate. Other jurisdictions, public or private organizations, groups or individuals suggested by named parties in response letters or during RDRP meetings or submitting a petition to participate may become named parties if agreed to by a two-thirds majority of the participating named parties.

(2) Other jurisdictions, public or private organizations, groups or individuals seeking to become named parties shall submit to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC) staff a written petition to participate, including reasons for the request. This petition should be filed at least five (5) days before any settlement meetings, mediation or advisory decision-making. The ARPC shall forward that request to the named parties for their consideration. Such jurisdictions, public or private organizations, groups, or individuals shall become named parties if agreed to by a two-thirds majority of the named parties, prior to or during RDRP meetings.

(3) Each of the jurisdictions, organizations, groups or individuals participating as named parties in this process shall designate a representative, in writing, or be represented by the chief administrative officer. Such a representative shall have authority to act and the responsibility for representing that party's interest in this process and for maintaining communications with that party throughout the process. Jurisdictions are encouraged to designate a representative to participate in this process in advance of initiating or receiving a request.

(4) Any named party may invite individuals or organizations to attend meetings under this process who can provide information and technical assistance useful in the resolution of the dispute. The parties, by agreement, or the presiding neutral shall determine when and under what circumstances such invited parties may provide input.

(5) All communications by a named party called for in this process shall be submitted to all other named parties and the ARPC staff in writing.

(6) All jurisdictions are encouraged to consider the circumstances under which they would respond affirmatively to a request to initiate the process, and draft and adopt guidelines or procedures for organizations, groups, or individuals, making such a request. Local governments are encouraged to incorporate such guidelines into the six intergovernmental coordination elements of their comprehensive plans.

(7) All named parties who agree to participate in this process commit to a good faith effort to resolve problems or disputes.

(8) Any named party may withdraw from participation in dispute resolution under this process upon written notice to all other named parties and the ARPC staff.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 29L-7.003

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 163.01, 186.505(1) FS. Law Implemented 186.509 FS.

New 3-29-94.

New 3-29-94.