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Florida Statute Ch. 406: Medical Examiners

District Nine Medical Examiner

Charter County “Home Rule” Option

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The “Medical Examiners Act” –Establishes the Medical Examiners Commission (MEC)–Defines Medical Examiner (ME) districts–Addresses District ME appointments and disciplinary

proceedings–Establishes ME duties related to examinations,

investigations, and autopsies

–Allows Home Rule counties to establish their own ME in lieu of deferring to the State for appointment

Ch. 406: Medical ExaminersCh. 406: Medical Examiners

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Medical Examiners Commission –Consists of 9 members • 7 members appointed by the Governor• Attorney General or designee• State Surgeon General or designee

–Administratively organized under FDLE–F.S. 406 authorizes the MEC to remove or

suspend district medical examiners and to investigate breeches of duty–Responsible for publishing annual ME Report

Ch. 406: Medical ExaminersCh. 406: Medical Examiners

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Serving both Orange & Osceola–State of the art facility–Nationally accredited (NAME)–All Physicians hold highest level

certifications–2nd only to Miami-Dade in number of

autopsies performed in 2013

District 9 Medical ExaminerDistrict 9 Medical Examiner

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Dr. Garavaglia retired on June 2, 2015– Currently seeking her replacement• Dr. Stephany is our Acting District ME–We have encountered significant problems

in the past with leadership transition under current system– This position is high profile and of great

importance to our local community

District 9 Medical ExaminerDistrict 9 Medical Examiner

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F.S. 406.17: –Option for home rule counties to establish a “Medical

Examiner” position under the provisions of an ordinance–The medical examiner shall serve as the district medical

examiner who would otherwise be appointed under F.S. chapter 406.

Home Rule OptionHome Rule Option

This changes the appointing entity, not the professional or statutorily defined duties

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District ME Offices under “Home Rule”

District 11 - Miami-Dade YES

District 17 - Broward YES

District 15 - Palm Beach YES

District 13 - Hillsborough YES

District 9 - Orange/Osceola NO


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Ordinance

Convene Selection

Committee

Mayor / BCC Appointment

High degree of local input and accountability

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Draft ordinance

Advertise public hearing for Orange County Medical Examiner ordinance under the Home Rule option in F.S. 406.17

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