[kimmie7]

Merry Christmas...a bit early. I hope this hasn't been posted. And that it gives some talking points for people calling and writing...

112.52 Removal of a public official when a method is not otherwise provided.--

(1) When a method for removal from office is not otherwise provided by the State Constitution or by law, the Governor may by executive order suspend from office an elected or appointed public official, by whatever title known, who is indicted or informed against for commission of any felony, or for any misdemeanor arising directly out of his or her official conduct or duties, and may fill the office by appointment for the period of suspension, not to extend beyond the term.

(2) During the period of the suspension, the public official shall not perform any official act, duty, or function or receive any pay, allowance, emolument, or privilege of office. (3) If convicted, the public official may be removed from office by executive order of the Governor. For the purpose of this section, any person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere or who is found guilty shall be deemed to have been convicted, notwithstanding the suspension of sentence or the withholding of adjudication. (4) If the public official is acquitted or found not guilty, or the charges are otherwise dismissed, the Governor shall by executive order revoke the suspension; and the public official shall be entitled to full back pay and such other emoluments or allowances to which he or she would have been entitled had he or she not been suspended. History.--s. 1, ch. 80-333; s. 720, ch. 95-147.

[floriduh voter]

Good morning. I'll probably read the paper soon and then go back to bed.

ALL: PLEASE NOTE kimmie7's post above with "procedures to SUSPEND A JUDGE" i.e. Judge George Greer, 6th Circuit Pasco-Pinellas County Guardianship-Probate Section.

[pc93]

trying to make me eat my words? re: suspension of officials
... does it apply to judges? perhaps jeb could intervene after all? well i think the emergency session is a good idea but this information is quite interesting.

[syriacus]

When a method for removal from office is not otherwise provided by the State Constitution or by law, the Governor may by executive order suspend from office an elected or appointed public official, by whatever title known,

Wow!! Beautiful work, Kimmie!! (I think you said above that you like to make things beautiful, and this certainly qualifies.)

At least one of the Bush brothers should get to have some say in who gets to serve on the bench.

If Jeb Bush doesn't do this (if it is necessary), many of us will be very disappointed.