Florida Secretary of the Department of Commerce
| Florida Secretary of Commerce | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $147,000 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $2,335,346,667 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the pleasure of the governor |
| Authority: | Florida Statutes, 20.60 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
Florida Secretary of the Department of Commerce
Alex Kelly | |
| Other Florida Executive Offices | |
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The Florida Secretary of the Department of Commerce is a state executive position in the Florida state government. Created in 2023, the goal of the office is to assist the governor in developing and promoting economic opportunities for the state.[1]
Officially established on October 1, 2011, the Department combined the Agency for Workforce Innovation, the Department of Community Affairs and the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development.[2] Formerly the Department of Economic Opportunity, it became the Department of Commerce after legislation passed in 2023 that overhauled the department.[3]
Current officeholder
The current Florida Secretary of the Department of Commerce is Alex Kelly (R). Kelly assumed office in 2023.
Authority
The office of executive director of the Department of Commerce is established by state law.[3]
Florida Statutes, 20.60
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The head of the department is the Secretary of Commerce, who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of and report to the Governor and shall serve as the Governor’s chief negotiator for business recruitment and expansion and economic development. |
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications for the office of Secretary of the Department of Commerce.
Appointments
The secretary is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Florida State Senate. They serve at the pleasure of the governor.[3]
Term limits
There are no term limits associated with the office of secretary.
Vacancies
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Duties
Per the department's website, "The purpose of the department is to assist the Governor in working with the Legislature, state agencies, business leaders, and economic development professionals to formulate and implement coherent and consistent policies and strategies designed to promote economic opportunities for all Floridians. The department is the state’s chief agency for business recruitment and expansion and economic development. The secretary shall serve at the pleasure of and report to the Governor and shall serve as the Governor’s chief negotiator for business recruitment and expansion and economic development."[3]
State budget
- See also: Florida state budget and finances
The budget for the Department of Commerce in Fiscal Year 2025 was $2,335,346,667.[4]
Compensation
See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2023
In 2023, the officer's salary was $147,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[5]
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $160,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2021
In 2021, the executive received a salary of $144,200, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2020
In 2020, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2019
In 2019, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2018
In 2018, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2017
In 2017, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2016
In 2016, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2015
In 2015, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2014
In 2014, the executive director received a salary of $140,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2013
In 2013, the executive director received a salary of $140,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2012
In 2012, the executive director received a salary of $133,350.
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Department of Commerce
136 S. Bronough Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Phone: (850) 521-1200
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Florida State Senate, "2011 Florida Statutes - 20.60 Department of Economic Opportunity; creation; powers and duties," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, "Florida’s New Department of Economic Opportunity Set to Open for Business," September 30, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Florida Statutes, "20.60," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Florida Senate, "SB 5001: General Appropriations Act," accessed January 16, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 15, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2013, Table 4.11," accessed January 12, 2021
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