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public official is serving or over which he or she exercises jurisdiction or control of any individual who is
a relative of the public official.
“Relative” for the purposes of employment with respect to a public official, refers to an individual who is
related to the public official as father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin,
nephew, niece, legal spouse, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law,
sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, or half
sister. Note that pursuant to the Florida Office of Attorney General Opinion (AGO) 70-71 dated June
16, 1970, any “in-laws” other than those specifically named in the statute (see Section 112.3135(1)(d),
F.S.) are not prohibited from employment.
“Public Official” for the purposes of employment, refers to an officer, or an employee of the Department
in whom is vested the authority by law, rule, or regulation, or to whom the authority has been delegated,
to appoint, employ, promote, or advance individuals or to recommend individuals for appointment,
employment, promotion, or advancement in connection with employment in the Department.
Not more than one relative may be employed or appointed to the same organizational unit, unless it is
clearly in the best interest of the Department and prior approval is received from the appropriate
delegated authority. An organizational unit is defined as the lowest functional operational component
which is separately defined by unit title and recognized as such, or is designated as such by the
appropriate authority. For example, a hospital ward and a public assistance unit are both identifiable
and separate functional units under first line supervision.
No relative may be employed or appointed to a position that is under line authority of another person
who is a relative.
Employees who marry while employed by the Department must comply with this policy.
Assignment of State Property.
See CFOP 80-2 for additional information: http://eww.dcf.state.fl.us/asg/pdf/080-2.pdf
Upon employment, an employee may be issued an identification card (with or without a photograph),
credit card, keys, pager, cellular telephone, and other Department property. These items are for official
Department business only and are the property of the Department. An employee may not transfer use
of Department property. When the employee leaves the position, he or she must return all Department
property to the immediate supervisor. Supervisors must ensure these items are returned by the
employee’s last day of work (see CFOP 60-70, Chapter 1, for additional information). Failure to
safeguard State property may result in the employee having to reimburse the Department for lost or
damaged Department property and/or disciplinary action.
Dress Code.
Employees are expected to be neat and clean in appearance and to dress in appropriate business
attire for office, client, and public contact, consistent with the type of work to be performed. Latitude is
allowed for employees to keep current with styles and trends regarding hairstyles, facial hair or jewelry,
but dress and personal appearance must be maintained at a professional level to meet the public. It is
recognized that some facilities may require or prohibit certain types of clothing to be worn for health,
safety, or security reasons.
The Dress Code Guidelines establish a uniform Department policy for dress and personal appearance
for all Career Service, Selected Exempt Service, and Senior Management Service employees. Other
Personal Services (OPS) employees and Interns/Volunteers must adhere to the same dress code.