(1) If the RWB has: a) conducted a hearing but the grievant or complainant is dissatisfied with or has been adversely affected by the decision; b) not conducted a hearing within the sixty (60) calendar days from receipt of the grievance and complaint; or c) conducted the hearing but has not issued a decision within the mandated sixty (60) calendar day timeframe, then the grievant or complainant may file an appeal with the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 73B-1.006

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Remand: When an appellate court sends a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
    (2) The appeal shall be concise and shall not exceed five pages, not including exhibits and attachments, and shall be filed with DEO, Office of General Counsel, 107 East Madison Street, MSC 110, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4128.
    (3) The appeal request shall state the facts, and identify the laws, procedures and other information the grievant or complainant believes to be relevant for review. The appeal must be filed with DEO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the RWB’s decision or within thirty (30) calendar days after the required 60 calendar day timeframe for the RWB to act has elapsed.
    (4) The request shall specifically identify the grievant’s or complainant’s address where official notices will be mailed and telephone number where the grievant or complainant can be reached between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
    (5) DEO can remand the grievance and complaint back to the RWB to hold a hearing or impose other remedies to resolve the grievance and complaint.
Rulemaking Authority 20.60, 120.54(6), 445.004 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(6), 445.023, 445.025, 445.028, 445.029, 445.030, 445.031, 445.032 FS. History-New 4-3-02, Formerly 60BB-1.006.