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1998 Florida Statutes

548.003  State Athletic Commission.--

(1)  The State Athletic Commission is created under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The State Athletic Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Upon the expiration of the term of a commissioner, the Governor shall appoint a successor to serve for a 4-year term.

(2)  The State Athletic Commission, as created by subsection (1), shall administer the provisions of this chapter. The commission has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.

(3)  The commission shall maintain an office in Tallahassee and any necessary branch offices. At the first meeting of the commission after June 1 of each year, the commission shall select a chair from among its membership. Three members shall constitute a quorum and the concurrence of at least three members is necessary for official commission action.

(4)  Each member of the commission shall be compensated at the rate of $25 for each day she or he attends a commission meeting and shall be reimbursed for other expenses as provided in s. 112.061.

History.--ss. 1, 2, 4, ch. 84-246; s. 1, ch. 85-21; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 205, ch. 94-218; s. 762, ch. 97-103; s. 183, ch. 98-200.