Section 5M-20.002 - District Organization(1) For the soil and water conservation districts that are wholly located in one county and that county has a county commission or school board that is divided into five subdivisions, the Department has subdivided each of these districts into five numbered subdivisions that match the boundaries of either the five county commission districts or the five school board districts within the county, as reflected and incorporated by reference in paragraph (3)(a).(2) For the soil and water conservation districts that are located wholly located in one county and that county does not have a county commission or school board that is divided into five subdivisions, or for soil and water conservation districts that are located in multiple counties, the Department has subdivided each of the districts into five numbered subdivisions, that are nearly equal in area as practicable to ensure geographical representation within that district, as reflected and incorporated by reference in paragraph (3)(b).(3) The Department will use the following materials in performance of its duties prescribed in law. The following documents are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. These documents may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, Leon County Annex, 315 S. Calhoun Street, 5th Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, and are available online as indicated. (a) For Districts that are wholly located in one county and that county has a county commission or school board that is divided into five subdivisions, the district subdivisions shall be as follows: 6. Choctawhatchee River District - The five subdivisions for the Choctawhatchee River District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Choctawhatchee River Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15063.29. Manatee River District - The five subdivisions for the Manatee River District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Manatee River Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022. The five subdivisions reflect Districts 1 through 5, as Districts 6 and District 7 are at-large positions representing all of Manatee County, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15032.(b) For Districts that are wholly located in one county and that county does not has a commission or school board that is divided into five subdivisions and for Districts that are located in multiple counties, the district subdivisions shall be as follows: 1. Broward District - The five subdivisions for in the Broward District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Broward Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15060.2. Chipola River District - The five subdivisions for the Chipola River District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Chipola Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15062.3. Duval District - The five subdivisions for the Duval District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Duval Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15012.4. Orange District - The five subdivisions for the Orange District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 2/2024, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16591.5. Palm Beach District - The five subdivisions for the Palm Beach District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15039.6. South Miami-Dade - The five subdivisions for the South Miami-Dade District shall be the same as those reflected in the map entitled "South Dade Soil & Water Conservation District Subdivision Map," effective 12/2022, prepared by the Department, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15046.(4) The following procedures apply to the election of supervisors of soil and water conservation districts subdivided by the department pursuant to subsection (3). (a) Qualifications. To qualify to serve on the governing body of the district, a supervisor must meet the criteria set forth in Section 582.19, F.S.(b) Tenure. 1. Pursuant to Section 7., Chapter 2022-191, Laws of Florida, District governing body seats 1, 3, and 5, which have terms that initially expired in January 2025 or 2027, as applicable depending on the year in which the district was formed, shall represent district subdivisions 1, 3, and 5, respectively. Such seats shall be filled for a term of 4 years.2. Pursuant to Section 7., Chapter 2022-191, Laws of Florida, District governing body seats 2 and 4, which have terms that initially expired in January 2025 or 2027, as applicable depending on the year in which the district was formed, shall represent district subdivisions 2 and 4, respectively. Such seats shall be filled for a term of 2 years in the election cycle of 2022 in order to achieve staggered terms; thereafter, any such seats shall be filled for a term of 4 years as provided under Section 582.19, F.S.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5M-20.002
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 582.055(9) FS. Law Implemented 582.055(1), 582.055(8), 582.15(4), 582.18, 582.19 FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 49, Number 002, January 4, 2023 effective 1/18/2023, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 105, May 29, 2024 effective 6/13/2024.