Section 27O-1.001 - Direct-Support Organization Functions, Bylaws and Services Contract(1) An organization may request approval of the Commission to become a DSO. The requesting organization must fulfill the requirements of Section 14.29, F.S.(2) In order to be considered for certification as a DSO, an organization must fulfill the requirements of Section 14.29, F.S., and must have Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws that together provide that the: (a) DSO is organized and operated exclusively to support or benefit the Commission.(b) Bylaws shall describe the operating procedures and specific individual responsibilities of the DSO's governing board, committees, and officers of the organization.(c) DSO governing board shall consist of not less than nine members and not more than fifteen members each serving a term of three years.(d) Members of the DSO's governing board shall be appointed by the Commission; a minimum of two members of the Commission, appointed by the Commission Chairman, shall serve on the DSO's governing board as voting members; a minimum of one Commission member shall serve on the executive board of the DSO governing board.(e) Director of the DSO shall be selected by the DSO's governing board subject to approval of the Commission; the director of the DSO shall be a direct report to the Commission or a designee reporting directly to the Commission.(f) DSO shall conduct its business in full compliance with Florida Statutes and regulations including the Florida Sunshine Law, Public Records Law, and applicable Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Administrative Rules.(3) The DSO shall operate under written services contract with the Commission as outlined in Section 14.29(10), F.S.; the contract period shall not exceed three years.(4) The organization shall provide equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, or national origin.(5) The DSO shall have personnel policies consistent with Commission personnel policies.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 27O-1.001
Rulemaking Authority 14.29(10), 14.29(13) FS. Law Implemented 14.29 FS.