Florida Secretary of the Department of Economic Opportunity
| Florida Secretary of the Department of Economic Opportunity | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $160,000 |
| 2024 FY Budget: | $1,824,349,411 |
| 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 | |
| Vacant | |
| 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 Secretary•Public Service Commission | |
The Florida Secretary 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 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]
In 2021, the officeholder title for the department was changed from "Executive Director" to "Secretary."[3]
Current officeholder
The office of Florida Secretary of Economic Opportunity is vacant. It was last held by Dane Eagle (nonpartisan).
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 by 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 heads the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, which helps Floridians by providing opportunities through workforce, community, and economic development strategies.[5]
Divisions
- Updated January 12, 2021
- Division of Community Development
- Division of Finance and Administration
- Division of Workforce Services
- Division of Strategic Business Development
- Office for Civil Rights
- Office of Disaster Recovery
- Office of the General Counsel
- Office of the Inspector General[6]
State budget
- See also: Florida state budget and finances
The budget for the Department of Economic Opportunity in Fiscal Year 2024 was $1,824,349,411.[7]
Compensation
See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $160,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2021
In 2021, the executive received a salary of $144,200, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2020
In 2020, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2019
In 2019, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2018
In 2018, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2017
In 2017, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2016
In 2016, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2015
In 2015, the executive director received a salary of $141,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2014
In 2014, the executive director received a salary of $140,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2013
In 2013, the executive director received a salary of $140,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
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
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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
- ↑ The Flordia Senate, "2021 Florida Statutes," accessed January 27, 2022
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Florida Statutes, "20.60," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, "About Us," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, "Office Directory," accessed January 12, 2021
- ↑ Florida Senate, "SB 2500: General Appropriations Act," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ 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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