Terms Used In Florida Statutes 110.213

  • agency: means any official, officer, commission, board, authority, council, committee, or department of the executive branch or the judicial branch of state government as defined in chapter 216. See Florida Statutes 110.107
  • Employing agency: means any agency authorized to employ personnel to carry out the responsibilities of the agency under the provisions of chapter 20 or other law. See Florida Statutes 110.107
  • Position: means the work, consisting of duties and responsibilities, assigned to be performed by an officer or employee. See Florida Statutes 110.107
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(1) Selection for appointment from among the most qualified candidates shall be the sole responsibility of the employing agency. All new employees must successfully complete at least a 1-year probationary period before attainment of permanent status.
(2) Selection shall reflect efficiency and simplicity in hiring procedures. The agency head or his or her designee shall be required to document the qualifications of the selected candidate to ensure that the candidate meets the minimum requirements as specified by the employing agency, meets the licensure, certification, or registration requirements, if any, as specified by statute, and possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. No other documentation or justification shall be required prior to selecting a candidate for a position.