The Speaker of the House has appointing authority for a diverse number of Boards and Commissions throughout the state. These Boards and Commissions include:
Click on the board or commission name to view details on selected board or commission
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Advisory Panel to Study Practitioner Prescribing Patterns
The Advisory Panel to Study Practitioner Prescribing Patterns works with the Agency for Healthcare Administration to evaluate medical practitioners within the Medicaid program and ensure they are not inappropriately or insufficiently prescribing medication. Eventually the program will create restrictions for practitioners who continue to prescribe above the norm.
Total Number of Members: 8
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3
Council Website
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Automobile Insurance Fraud Strike Force
Created under the Department of Financial Services to support prosecution, investigation, and prevention of motor vehicle insurance fraud.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
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Biomedical Research Advisory Council (BRAC)
The James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program works within the Department of Health to proved a perpetual annual source of funding for research in the areas of tobacco-related cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and pulmonary disease. The goal of the program is to improve Florida’s biomedical knowledge base relating to these health issues, and to stimulate economic development in biomedical development.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
Council Website
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Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida
The Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida creates and reviews plans for the state’s future for the protection of state land, water, and natural resources in light of Florida’s rapid population growth. It provides state leadership with annual reports and recommendations for growth management in the state.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 5
Council Website
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Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors
Citizens is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt government corporation whose public purpose is to provide insurance protection to Florida property owners throughout the state.
Total Number of Members: 8
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
Council Website
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Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council
The Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council consists of two county taskforces that develop plans for the restoration of waterways in Citrus and Hernando Counties.
Total Number of Members: 14
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 7
Council Website
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Commission on Ethics
The Commission on Ethics upholds the standards of conduct for the employees of the state, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions of Florida.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
Council Website
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Constitution Revision Commission
Application for consideration as a member of the Constitution Revision Commission.
Total Number of Members: 37
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by Chief Justice, Supreme Court: 3
Application
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Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys
The Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys studies adverse societal conditions effecting black males including homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rates, poverty, drug abuse, death rates, school performance, and health issues and propose measures to correct the underlying causes of these issues.
Total Number of Members: 19
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4
Council Website
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Department of Elderly Affairs Advisory Council
The Department of Elderly Affairs Advisory Council advises the Department of Elderly Affairs in decisions regarding organizational issues and additions or reductions to the department’s responsibilities. It also assists the Secretary of Elderly Affairs in carrying out the duties of the department.
Total Number of Members: 17
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 13
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
Council Website
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Enterprise Florida Board of Directors
Oversees the Enterprise Florida Corporation; a non-profit organization that assists in the expansion and development of black business enterprise through communication with Government agencies.
Total Number of Members: 19
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 6
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4
Council Website
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Florida Cancer Control & Research Advisory Council
The Florida Cancer Control & Research Advisory Council recommends solutions to the Board of Governors and the State Surgeon General regarding methods to control and prevent cancer throughout the state.
Total Number of Members: 35
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 33
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1
Council Website
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Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research Scientific Advisor Council
The Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research Scientific Advisor Council advises a coordinated research effort to treat and cure cancerous and non-cancerous brain tumors. The Council works with The Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Institute of the University of Florida who collaborate with other brain cancer research institutions in a unified effort to cure brain tumors.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3
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Florida Clerk of the Courts Operations Corporation
The Florida Clerk of the Courts Operations Corporation reviews proposed budgets related to the Courts.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1
Council Website
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Florida Commission on the Status of Women
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women studies the changing and developing roles of women in American society. The Commission addresses issues that include domestic violence, gender equity, family, employment, education, and healthcare.
Total Number of Members: 22
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4
Council Website
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Florida Council on Arts and Culture
The Florida Council on Arts and Culture advises the Secretary of State regarding cultural grant funding and on all matters pertaining to culture in Florida.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4
Council Website
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Florida Defense Support Task Force
The Florida Defense Support Task Force was created to make recommendations to prepare the state to effectively compete in any federal base realignment and closure action, to support the state’s position in research and development activities relating to military missions and contracting, and to improve the state's military-friendly environment for service members, military dependents, military retirees and businesses that bring military and base-related jobs to the state.
Total Number of Members: 13
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4
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Florida Early Learning Advisory Council
The Florida Early Learning Advisory Council submits recommendations to the Agency of Workforce Innovation regarding state policies relating to voluntary pre-kindergarten education programs.
Total Number of Members: 33
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1
Council Website
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Florida Education Fund Board of Directors
The Florida Education Fund board of directors oversees the Florida Education Fund; a state program which matches half of the funds contributed by private sources in order to fund scholarships and educational opportunities in the state of Florida.
Total Number of Members: 12
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
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Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council
The Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council facilitates cooperation between the State Government and Florida’s faith-based and community-based organizations in order to deliver services more effectively.
Total Number of Members: 25
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 17
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4
Council Website
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Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council
The Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council advises the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development and the Office of Film and Entertainment on developing, marketing, and promoting the state’s entertainment industry.
Total Number of Members: 17
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 5
Council Website
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Florida Greenways and Trails Council
The Florida Greenways and Trails Council manages the maintenance of Florida’s greenways and trails. They are tasked with overseeing conservation corridors, greenbelts, recreational trails, scenic corridors, reserves, regional parks and preserves, ecological sites, freshwater and saltwater paddling trails, and other nature-centric roadways throughout the state.
Total Number of Members: 21
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3
Council Website
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Florida Health Choices, Inc., Board of Directors
Florida Health Choices' address the need to have access to affordable, quality health care by creating a competitive market for purchasing health insurance and health services. Insurers and other companies will be able to offer more flexible insurance options and other products geared toward businesses with 50 or fewer employees.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4
Council Website
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Florida Historical Commission
The Florida Historical Commission prioritizes the preservation of historical and archeological sites in the State of Florida. They also provide programs to encourage public interest and involvement in the preservation of Florida’s historic and archeological sites.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
Council Website
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Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council
The Florida Public Service Commission Nomination Council nominates candidates to the Governor to fill vacancies on the Public Service Commission; a body which ensures Floridians receive services like natural gas, electricity, telephone, water, and wastewater in a safe affordable manner.
Total Number of Members: 12
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 6
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 6
Council Website
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Florida Veterans Hall of Fame Council
The Council is established within the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs as an advisory body to the Governor and the Cabinet who will select nominees to be inducted into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame
Total Number of Members: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1
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Higher Education Coordinating Council
The Higher Education Coordinating Council advises the Legislature, the Board of Governors, and the State Board of Education in order to promote coordination and consistency between educational institutions throughout Florida from Kindergarten to graduate school.
Total Number of Members: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1
Council Website
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K-12 Public School Facility Funding Task Force
Created to make recommendations to Legislature for more equitable facility funding for charter schools and schools operated by a school district, including: charter school facility funding needs, existing funding/revenue sources available for fixed capital outlay needs of charter schools/schools operated by a school district, long-term debt for school facilities and class size requirements and impacts on facilities funding needs.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4
Council Website
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Medicaid Low Income Pool Council (LIP)
The Medicaid Low Income Pool Council advises the Agency for Health Care Administration in financing a low-income pool plan for Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Total Number of Members: 24
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
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Museum of Florida History’s Ad-Hoc Committee - The Great Floridians Program
The Museum of Florida History’s Ad-Hoc Committee Great Floridians Program is responsible for meeting at least twice a year to select nominees to receive a Great Floridian designation. Great Floridians are present or former citizens of the state, either living or deceased, who have made major contributions to the development of the nation or state. Nominations made by the committee are passed on to the Secretary of State who chooses the recipient of the designation.
Total Number of Members: NA
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: NA
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: NA
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: NA
Council Website
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Purple Ribbon Task Force
The Purple Ribbon Task Force will assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer’s disease on Floridians and the state’s health care system, programs, resources and services to ensure the continued development and implementation of a more inclusive, integrated, comprehensive, coordinated, and current strategy to address the needs of the growing number of Floridians having Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia and the corresponding needs of their caregivers
Total Number of Members: 18
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 6
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 6
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 6
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SCRIPPS Florida Funding Corporation Board of Directors
The SCRIPPS Florida Funding Corporation Board of Directors oversees legislative appropriations made to the SCRIPPS biomedical research institute and campus. It also ensures that SCRIPPS upholds its contractual obligations to the state in exchange for these funds.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 3
Council Website
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Small Business Air Pollution Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP)
The CAP renders advice on the effectiveness of the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program and the difficulties encountered by small business. They review information for stationary air pollution sources to assure the information is understandable to the small business community.
Total Number of Members: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1
Council Website
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State Council on Interstate Educational Opportunity for Military Children
The Council provides advice and recommendations regarding the state’s participation in and compliance with the compact and Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children activities. The council shall provide the Governor with names of at least three, but no more than five, persons who are recommended by the council to serve as the Military Family Education Liaison.
Total Number of Members: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 1
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Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council
The Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council advises and reviews a statewide program aimed at reducing the prevalence of tobacco usage among youth, adults, and pregnant women. The program includes the funding of educational marketing campaigns, community and youth programs, as well as counseling and referral services to those struggling with tobacco use related habits or diseases.
Total Number of Members: 23
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 2
Council Website
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Questionnaire for Legislative Appointments.
If you would like to inquire about current vacancies, please contact the Office of the Speaker at (850) 488-1450.
Revised: 11/7/2012
Disclaimer:
The number of legislative and gubernatorial appointments made for each board/commission are listed above. Information on additional appointments to a particular board or commission can be found on the corresponding websites listed.