The Legal and Administrative Services Division provides support to our four regulatory divisions.  The Division also provides information and services to the public such as the following:

• View the Public Records information page  to learn how to request records
• View EPC's Enabling Act and Rules
• Visit the H.C. Civil Service Board for job opportunities
• Apply for a Legal, GIS, or Outreach Internship

The division has the following departments:

Outreach

• Coordinates outreach events
• Handles speaker requests
• Coordinates media releases
• Manages publication and education materials
• Handles public relations

Human Resources

• Handles personnel matters (e.g. – record keeping, promotions, reclassification, etc.)
• Processes new hires
• Training and support on HR matters
• Employment verification
  • Please call HR at (813) 627-2600 to verify EPC staff employment history.

 Legal Department

• Assists the regulatory division with enforcement and permitting challenges
• Handles agency-wide public records requests
• Analyzes and comments on legislation and rulemaking
• Handles other litigation
• Responds to Commissioners’ legal questions
• Provides training and support on HR and ethics
• Reviews contracts, MOUs, and agreements
• Maintains administrative hearing final orders   

 Finance Department

• Coordinates the purchase of all goods and services
• Manages the EPC’s payroll
• Prepares and manages the budget
• Manages the use of P-cards

Management Information Systems (MIS) Department

• Maintains our technology and communication systems
• Maintains our website
• Develops and maintains our databases
• Develops and maintains GIS mapping for staff and citizens