Florida Secretary of the Department of Commerce
| Florida Executive Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $141,000 |
| 2013-2014 FY Budget: | $891,519,498 |
| 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) | |
| Ken Lawson | |
| Other Florida Executive Offices | |
| Governor•Lieutenant Governor•Secretary of State•Attorney General•Chief Financial Officer•Commissioner of Education•Agriculture Commissioner•Insurance Commissioner•Environmental Protection Secretary•Economic Opportunity Director•Public Service Commission | |
The Florida Executive Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity is a state executive position in the Florida state government. Created in 2011, the goal of the office is to assist the governor in developing and promoting economic opportunities for the state.[1]
Officially opening its doors 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]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Ken Lawson, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in December 2018. Lawson took office in January 2019.[3]
Authority
The office of executive director of the Department of Economic Opportunity is established by state law.[4]
Florida Statutes, 20.60
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The head of the department is the executive director, who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of and report to the Governor. |
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications for the office of executive director of the Department of Economic Opportunity.
Appointments
The executive director is appointed the governor and confirmed by the Florida State Senate. They serve at the pleasure of the governor.[4]
Term limits
There are no term limits associated with the office of executive director.
Vacancies
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Duties
The executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, which helps Floridians by providing opportunities through workforce, community and economic development strategies.[5]
Divisions
- Strategic Business Development
- Community Development
- Workforce Services
- Finance and Administration
- Information Technology[4]
State budget
- See also: Florida state budget and finances
The budget for Department of Economic Opportunity in Fiscal Year 2013-2014 was $891,519,498.[6]
Compensation
See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2016
In 2016, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2015
In 2015, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2014
In 2014, the executive director received a salary of $140,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2013
In 2013, the executive director received a salary of $140,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2012
In 2012, the executive director received a salary of $133,350.
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Department of Economic Opportunity
107 East Madison Street
Caldwell Building
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4120
Phone: (850) 245-7105 Fax: (850) 921-3223
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Florida State Senate, "2011 Florida Statutes - 20.60 Department of Economic Opportunity; creation; powers and duties," accessed July 20, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, "Florida’s New Department of Economic Opportunity Set to Open for Business," September 30, 2011
- ↑ Florida Politics, "Ken Lawson tapped to head DEO under Ron DeSantis," December 13, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Florida Statutes, "20.60," accessed December 12, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, "About Us," accessed December 12, 2012
- ↑ Florida Fiscal Portal "Senate Bill 1500 - Laws of Florida Chapter 2013-040," 283-242," accessed June17, 2013
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed November 14, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2013, Table 4.11," accessed February 2, 2014
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