Notice of Rule Amendment 2.5, 3.5, and 3.17

December 3, 2021

NOTICE OF RULE AMENDMENT: The District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College gives notice of its intent to create Rules 2.5, 3.5, and 3.17 at its regularly scheduled Board meeting on 1/18/22 on the SF Northwest Campus, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Bldg. R-001, Gainesville, FL 32606. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to protect the health and safety of the public, members of the public will attend the meeting remotely. For information or assistance on how to remotely attend, for alternative arrangements, or to arrange to provide public comments at the meeting, please contact 352-395-5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu at least 15 minutes in advance of the meeting per College Rule 1.4.

Rule 2.5. TITLE/SUBJECT: Regional Accreditation and Substantive Changes. PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To establish the College's requirement to remain in compliance with its regional accrediting body with a particular focus on substantive changes. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64, 1011.82. LAWS IMPLEMENTED: FS 1001.64, 1011.82, 1001.02. Notice of rule development was published in Alachua County Today on 10/28/21.

Rule 3.5. TITLE/SUBJECT: Criteria for Selection, Probation, and Evaluation of Career Service Positions. PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To state directives for selection, probation, and evaluation of career service positions. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64(4)(18), 1012.855. LAWS IMPLEMENTED: FS 1001.64(4)(18), 1012.855. Notice of rule development was published in Alachua County Today on 11/4/21.

Rule 3.17. TITLE/SUBJECT: Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics. PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To ensure compliance with Florida's Code of Ethics for Public Officers and establish institutional commitment to ethical standards. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64. LAWS IMPLEMENTED: FS 112.311 – 112.3261. Notice of rule development was published in Alachua County Today on 10/28/21.

To obtain a copy of the proposed amendments or request a public hearing, contact P. Locascio at 352-395-5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu within 21 days of publication of this notice.