Archive for September 2021

When dealing with an agency, a situation may arise where the agency must be compelled to perform a ministerial duty.  For example, if a formal hearing is requested but the agency does not respond or provide a formal hearing, then the agency must be compelled to act.  The tool for compelling the agency to perform…

This post discusses how to determine whether an administrative body is an “agency” under chapter 120, Florida Statutes; and briefly discusses the differences between challenging final action of agencies under chapter 120 and challenging final action of administrative bodies not considered agencies under chapter 120. Administrative bodies generally fall into two categories:  those within the…