Florida Administrative Code 37 - ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Florida Administrative Code Title 37 — Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations — originally laid out the governance, procedures, and authority of Florida’s Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations. However, this council was abolished by statute in 1996, and its rulemaking authority was formally nullified.
🏛️ Structure of Title 37 (Before Abolition)
Title 37 consisted of six chapters, covering administrative operations:
Chapter 37‑1: Organization
Chapter 37‑2: Agenda & Scheduling of Meetings and Workshops
Chapter 37‑3: Rule‑making Proceedings (all rules repealed)
Chapter 37‑4: Declaratory Statements
Chapter 37‑5: Voting, Motions & Amendments
Chapter 37‑6: Construction & Waiver of Rules (regulations.justia.com, flsenate.gov)
Each chapter included sections specifying procedures—e.g., quorum, motions, agenda posting, declaratory statements, and interpreting rules .
❌ Abolition & Legal Status
In 1996 (Chapter 96‑311, Section 9, Laws of Florida), the Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations was abolished and its administrative rulemaking power eliminated. This legislative action summarily nullified all Title 37 administrative rules, as noted in the session law where each section—from 37‑1‑.001 through 37‑6‑.003—was explicitly repealed (flsenate.gov).
📌 Current Implications
Title 37 is no longer active in the Florida Administrative Code.
There is no existing body or authority in state government performing the functions once outlined under Title 37.
Any references to Title 37 in official documents are only of historical interest.
For current state-level intergovernmental coordination, you'll want to look to other entities or statutes (such as the Department of Economic Opportunity, local government commissions, or current intergovernmental statutes).
✅ Summary Table
| Title 37 Chapter | Status |
|---|---|
| 37‑1 to 37‑6 | Previously set council rules |
| 37‑1.001–37‑6.003 | All sections repealed in 1996 |
| Current Status | Entire Title is obsolete |
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