February 7, 2008
The Honorable William Pittman
Chief Clerk
Florida House of Representatives
Room 513, The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300
Dear Mr. Clerk:
In accordance with Rule 16.2(e), I hereby create the Select Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
The specific charge of the select committee is to hold hearings regarding the statement of alleged
violations of Section 11.045( I)(t), Florida Statutes, and Joint Rule 1.1 (I) by William Barrett, hold
hearings to determine whether the alleged violations have occurred, and, if appropriate, make a
recommendation for disciplinary action or other punishment concerning William Barrett to the full House.
The select committee shall hold hearings, may adopt formal and informal rules of procedure, including
appointment of a referee with the approval of the Speaker, receive evidence, administer oaths to
witnesses, issue subpoenas, as approved by the Speaker for attendance and testimony of witnesses or
production of books, records, correspondence, memoranda papers, documents and other items as it deems
necessary to the conduct of the inquiry.
The members of the House of Representatives appointed to serve are:
Representative Dennis Ross, Chair
Representative Pat Patterson
Representative Bill Galvano
Representative Anitere Flores
Representative Jack Seiler
Representative Mary Brandenburg
Sincerely,
Marco Rubio
Speaker
