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Agency rulemaking is governed by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, the Administrative Procedures Act. Rules are published in the Florida Administrative Code. The program is also responsible for publishing the Florida Administrative Register.</p> </div> </div> <div class="child-item col-md-6"> <div class="item-content"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/offices/communications/">Communications</a> </h2> <p>The Office of Communications supervises and coordinates the department's activities in the areas of public information and media relations. If you require assistance or more information, please call or send us an e-mail.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="child-item col-md-6"> <div class="item-content"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/offices/administrative-services/">Administrative Services</a> </h2> <p>The Division of Administrative Services provides quality, dependable, accessible services in the areas of Human Resources, Financial Services, Operational Services, Purchasing and Information Technology to the Department of State and its organizational sub-divisions.</p> </div> </div> <div class="child-item col-md-6"> <div class="item-content"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/offices/general-counsel/">General Counsel</a> </h2> <p>The Office of General Counsel provides advice and counsel to the Secretary of State and departmental managers on a broad range of administrative, legislative, and policy matters. The office also provides advice, oversight and representation with regard to departmental litigation.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="child-item col-md-6"> <div class="item-content"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/offices/inspector-general/">Inspector General</a> </h2> <p>The Office of Inspector General (OIG) mission is to promote accountability, integrity and efficiency for the citizens of Florida by providing objective, timely audit and investigative services.</p> </div> </div> <div class="child-item col-md-6"> <div class="item-content"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/offices/legislative-affairs/">Legislative Affairs</a> </h2> <p>The Office of Legislative Affairs supervises and coordinates the Department's legislative agenda and assist in developing effective legislative policy initiatives on behalf of the department. The office also tracks and assesses the impact of legislation effecting the department. The unit also assists in solving constituent issues for legislative and government offices across the state.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="child-item col-md-6"> <div class="item-content"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/offices/external-affairs/">External Affairs</a> </h2> <p>The Office of External Affairs oversees the promotion of the department's activities and programs to enhance the visibility of the Department of State. If you require assistance or more information, please call or send us an e-mail.</p> </div> </div> <div class="child-item col-md-6"> <div class="item-content"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/offices/election-crimes-and-security/">Election Crimes and Security</a> </h2> <p>The Office of Election Crimes and Security plays a vital role in ensuring that Florida conducts elections with the highest degree of integrity, security, and efficiency. Investigations initiated by the OECS have led to the arrest of individuals for violating a variety of criminal statutes contained in the Florida Election Code.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sidebar col-md-4"> <div id="page-navigation"> <h2>Offices</h2> <ul> <li> <a href="/offices/administrative-code-and-register/">Administrative Code and Register</a> </li> <li> <a href="/offices/communications/">Communications</a> </li> <li> <a href="/offices/administrative-services/">Administrative Services</a> </li> <li> <a href="/offices/general-counsel/">General Counsel</a> </li> <li> <a href="/offices/inspector-general/">Inspector General</a> </li> <li> <a href="/offices/legislative-affairs/">Legislative Affairs</a> </li> <li> <a href="/offices/external-affairs/">External Affairs</a> </li> <li> <a href="/offices/election-crimes-and-security/">Election Crimes and Security</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <p class="logo state-seal"><img src="/images/seal.png" alt="Florida State Seal"></p> <p class="officials"> Ron DeSantis, Governor<br> Cord Byrd, Secretary of State </p> <ul class="list-inline utility-links" style="clear:left;"> <li><a href="/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/accessibility/">Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="/site-map/">Site Map</a></li> </ul> <p class="lead questions">Questions or comments? <a href="/contact-us/">Contact Us </a> <br /> <a href="http://dos.myflorida.com/offices/general-counsel/public-records-requests/">Submit a public records request.</a> </p> <p class="disclaimer">Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail 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.</p> <p class="copyright"><small><a href="/copyright/">Copyright</a> © 2024 State of Florida, Florida Department of State.</small></p> </div> <div class="contact-block col-md-4"> <ul class="utility-links list-inline" style="clear:left;"> </ul> <p class="department"> Florida Department of State<br> Phone: 850.245.6500<br /> </p> <p class="address"> R.A. 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