(1) This rule chapter sets forth procedures governing local government applications for participation in the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program and the review and evaluation of those applications by the Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development.
    (2) Definitions:
    (a) “”Agreement”” means a written instrument between the Department and one or more local governments that certifies all or part of the local government(s) and includes the components specified in Florida Statutes § 163.3246(5)
    (b) “”Applicant”” means one or more local governments that submit an application for certification pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program.
    (c) “”Application”” means a written request for certification in which an applicant provides all necessary information and documentation to demonstrate that it meets the eligibility criteria of Florida Statutes § 163.3246(2), and that the area sought to be certified meets the criteria of Florida Statutes § 163.3246(5)
    (d) “”Certification”” means the selection of local governments for participation in the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program by execution of a written Agreement.
    (e) “”Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program”” means the program established in Florida Statutes § 163.3246
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 163.3246(6). Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 163.3246. History-New 12-22-02, Formerly 9J-35.001, Amended 4-25-17.