Florida §553.75
Organization of commission; rules and regulations; meetings; staff; fiscal affairs
- Statute:
- Florida §553.75 · Chapter 553 (Building Construction Standards)
- Topic:
- Governance & Powers · Commission organization
- Applies to:
- Building associations
Internal organization, meeting cadence, staffing, and budget rules.
organization; meetings; staff; rules; budget
📄 Read the official text at flsenate.gov →
Full statutory text
553.75 Organization of commission; rules and regulations; meetings; staff; fiscal affairs; public comment.—(1) The commission shall meet on call of the secretary. The commission shall annually elect from its appointive members such officers as it may choose.(2) The commission shall meet at the call of its chair, at the request of a majority of its membership, at the request of the department, or at such times as may be prescribed by its rules. The members shall be notified in writing of the time and place of a regular or special meeting at least 7 days in advance of the meeting. A majority of members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.(3) The department shall be responsible for the provision of administrative and staff support services relating to the functions of the commission. With respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the commission, the department shall be responsible for the implementation and faithful discharge of all decisions of the commission made pursuant to its authority under the provisions of this part. The department is specifically authorized to use communications media technology in conducting meetings of the commission or any meetings held in conjunction with meetings of the commission.(4) Meetings of the commission shall be conducted so as to encourage participation by interested persons in attendance. At a minimum, the commission shall provide one opportunity for interested members of the public in attendance at a meeting to comment on each proposed action of the commission before a final vote is taken on any motion.History.—s. 6, ch. 74-167; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 2, 3, 4, ch. 81-7; ss. 1, 4, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; ss. 5, 6, ch. 91-172; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 804, ch. 97-103; s. 42, ch. 98-287; s. 12, ch. 2008-191.
How SoShiny helps with Organization of commission; rules and regulations; meetings; staff; fiscal affairs
SoShiny stores your bylaws and governing documents in a searchable library with role-based access, so the board sees one thing and members see another. Every edit is timestamped in the audit log — the documentation Florida regulators and a court expect when a board action is later questioned.
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- What does Florida §553.75 require?
- Internal organization, meeting cadence, staffing, and budget rules.
- Who does Florida §553.75 apply to?
- Florida §553.75 applies to Building associations in Florida.
- What happens if our building doesn't comply with §553.75?
- Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 553 can result in disputes filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes — and may expose individual board members to personal liability in some circumstances. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Florida §553.75?
- The official text is published by the Florida Legislature at flsenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Organization of commission; rules and regulations; meetings; staff; fiscal affairs?
- SoShiny stores your bylaws and governing documents in a searchable library with role-based access, so the board sees one thing and members see another. Every edit is timestamped in the audit log — the documentation Florida regulators and a court expect when a board action is later questioned. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §553.75 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Florida-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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