5. Governing Laws of the State.

Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

This item concerns a Grant Agreement between a Grantee and the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services. The agreement outlines governing laws, ethics requirements, and advertising restrictions for the Grantee. It specifies that the agreement will be governed by state laws and that legal actions will be heard in Leon County, Florida courts. The Grantee must comply with state ethics laws, avoiding any improper benefits to state officials. Additionally, the Grantee cannot publicly share information about this agreement without prior written approval from the Department. If the Grantee sponsors a program using these funds, they must clearly state the sponsorship includes the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services. This item is currently under review as part of a Grant Agreement process. The scope of work involves legal compliance, contract management, and potentially public relations or advertising review. Businesses involved in legal services, contract administration, and compliance consulting may find opportunities. Early engagement is advised before final approvals are made.