Which governing sources are cited for the appeal process described in the material?

• A. Florida law and the PBA Collective Bargaining Agreement
• B. Federal law and the PBA Collective Bargaining Agreement
• C. State statutes only
• D. Municipal ordinances

Answer: (A)

Public employee appeal procedures in this context are defined by a combination of state law and the negotiated contract between the employer and the police union. Florida law provides the broad statutory framework for due process and the rights of public employees when disciplinary actions or appeals arise. The PBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, on the other hand, lays out the exact steps, timelines, notice requirements, hearing rights, and potential outcomes for the appeal process. Federal law isn’t cited here because the material relies on state-level statutes and the contract rather than federal labor statutes, and municipal ordinances govern local rules rather than the internal appeal process established by the contract.