Cabinet Aides Get Testy over Firing Lawsuit
March 4th, 2015 by Mike Vasilinda
9 aides to the Governor and Cabinet met today but refused to discuss an upcoming vote changing how agency heads are reviewed or hired and fired. Citing a law suit over the firing of FDLE commissioner Gerald Bailey in December, the aides are party to a law suit alleging they violated the Open meetings law by discussing the decision behind closed doors. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam expects a full discussion next week.
“It’s my expectation, based on the outcome of our last Cabinet meeting that we will discuss the reform proposals that I’ve put out there. Not only for the Cabinet’s discussion, but approval of reforms for the appointment process for future Cabinet agency heads, and stronger oversight of Cabinet responsibilities” says Putnam.
Rick Scott has refused to appoint a special investigator to look into the firing of the FDLE Commissioner. Putnam expects many involved to be disposed in a lawsuit filed by 14 media organizations.
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