Open Government

The Florida Citrus Commission has a long history of providing public access to the records and meetings of the Florida Department of Citrus encouraging industry participation and understanding regarding the decisions impacting the industry and the public. In our effort to be open and transparent, the Department of Citrus has made readily available information regarding our administration, budget, contracts, legislative information, public records as well as other goverment resources.

Open Government Resources
Open Government Bill of Rights
Governor’s Office of Open Government
Executive Order 07-01

Public Records
Public Records Operating Procedure

Public Records/Information Liaison
Karen Copley
kcopley@citrus.state.fl.us
Phone 863-499-2532, Fax 863-284-4315

How can I request copies of public records from the Department of Citrus?
The Department of Citrus is committed to providing public access to agency records in compliance with Florida’s Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. If you wish to make a public records request, you may direct your request to any Department employee or to the Department’s public records/open government contact person (identified above). Members of the news media should direct their requests to the Public Relations Director at 863-499-2500.

How can I share my comments with the Department of Citrus?
The Department is always glad to hear from interested parties. You can send a message to the Department by emailing us at info@fdocgrower.com. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. It is the Department's policy to collect no personal information about you when you visit our website, unless you specifically choose to provide that information to us. You can learn more by reviewing our privacy statement.

Where can I learn more about FDOC's operations?
You can read brief descriptions of our activities at Florida Department of Citrus. Browse through the website to learn more about Florida citrus and the benefits it provides to consumers and to the State of Florida. The overall long-term direction of the agency is detailed in the Long-Range Program Plan. You can also see how well the DOC succeeds in reaching it objectives by viewing the Department's results.

Legislative Budget Requests
The Department’s budget issues to be considered during the upcoming legislative session are contained in the agency’s Legislative Budget Request, as submitted to the governor’s office in September of each year.

Internal Operating Budget
The Department operates on an internal budget within the limitations of legislative appropriations based on actual tax rates for the current citrus season. Prior to the start of the fiscal year, July 1, the Florida Citrus Commission approves a Preliminary Operating Budget based on estimated crops for the upcoming season and an estimated tax rate to fund approved programs. After the USDA Crop Forecast is released in October, the Commission approves a Revised Operating Budget with actual tax rates. After the close of the fiscal year, June 30, an Annual Financial Report is compiled based on actual revenue expenditures. Click below for Annual Financial Reports and monthly financial statements.

	Annual Financial Reports

	Monthly Financial Statements
	2009-2010 Fiscal Year

	2008-2009 Fiscal Year

Department of Citrus Sunset Review

Why the FCC/FDOC Works for Florida Citizens
This report was presented by Executive Director Ken Keck to the Joint Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee on October 1, 2007. The Why the FCC/FDOC Works for Florida Citizens report details how the grower-funded Florida Citrus Commission/Florida Department of Citrus creates demand and protects the equity of Florida citrus products, and benefits the state of Florida.

Department of Citrus Annual Report

Legal

The legal department of the Florida Department of Citrus interacts with the citrus industry, marketing and state agencies on all regulatory/legal issues. It is responsible for all rulemaking issues, interpretation and compliance with Chapter 601, Florida Statutes, Chapter 20, Florida Administrative Code and the Florida Sunshine Law. Activities include the licensing of citrus fruit dealers and responding to the regulatory needs of the citrus industry. In addition, the legal department is responsible for reviewing all Department contracts and marketing materials.

Florida Citrus Code
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) is an executive agency of state government established in 1935 by an act of the Florida legislature as the result of an industry request. The act, called the Florida Citrus Code, 601 F.S. states that the FDOC's purpose is to protect and enhance the quality and reputation of Florida citrus fruit and processed citrus products in both domestic and foreign markets.

Florida Citrus Industry Official Rules
Official rules affecting the Florida citrus industry, pursuant to Chapter 601, Florida Statutes Chapter 20, have been adopted and published by the Florida Department of Citrus. For all information regarding rules of general application, fresh fruit application, processed products application, trademark application and procedures, please click here.

If you would like to view the Florida Citrus Industry Official Rules as published in the Florida Administrative Code, please click here.

Fiscal Policies
For Florida Department of Citrus general operational, payment, and compliance policies, please click here.

Contracts
For a list of current FDOC contracts and Disease Research Contracts, please click here.