STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER (Executive Order of Suspension)

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1 STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER (Executive Order of Suspension) WHEREAS, Robert John Anderson is presently serving as a commissioner on the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District; and WHEREAS, on July 21, 2017, Robert John Anderson was charged by Information with one count of Grand Theft, a third-degree felony in violation of section (2)(c), Florida Statutes, and one count of Scheme to Defraud, a third-degree felony in violation of section (4)(a)3., Florida Statutes, in case number 2017-CF in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, in and for Lee County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Governor is authorized to suspend from office a member of the governing body of a special district exercising the powers and duties of a state or county officer who has been informed against for the commission of a state felony, pursuant to section (1), Florida Statutes, and Article IV, section 7(a), of the Florida Constitution; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the constituents of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District and the citizens of the State of Florida, that Robert John Anderson be immediately suspended from the public office, which he now holds, upon the grounds set forth in this executive order.

2 NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK SCOTT, Governor of Florida, pursuant to section (1), Florida Statutes, and Article IV, section 7(a), of the Florida Constitution, find as follows: A. Robert John Anderson is, and at all times material hereto was, serving as a commissioner of the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District. B. The Board of Fire Commissioners for the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is a governing body of a special district within the purview of the Governor's suspension authority pursuant to section , Florida Statutes. C. On July 21, 2017, Robert John Anderson was charged by Information with one count of Grand Theft, a third-degree felony in violation of section (2)( c ), Florida Statutes, and one count of Scheme to Defraud, a third-degree felony in violation of section (4)(a)3., Florida Statutes, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Executive Order. BEING FULLY ADVISED in the premises, and in accordance with the Constitution and the Laws of the State of Florida, this Executive Order is issued, effective immediate! y: Section 1. Robert John Anderson is suspended from the public office, which he now holds, to wit: Commissioner of the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District.

3 Section 2. Robert John Anderson is prohibited from performing any official act, duty, or function of public office; from receiving any pay or allowance; and from being entitled to any of the emoluments or privileges of public office during the period of this suspension, which period shall be from today, until further Executive Order is issued, or as otherwise provided by law. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed at The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, this 26th day of July, ATTEST: -. { 11-., r-, (i ;r_;):,: C l - _..., 0-1 :;.:..- r-,, 0 ;

4 Filing # E-Filed 07 /2l / :21 :09 AM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CRIMINAL ACTION STATE OF FLORIDA CASE NO: 17-CF (RM) vs. (JDM) DCM TRACK: STANDARD ROBERT JOHN ANDERSON Race: White Sex: Male D.O.B.:4/5/1966 SS#: INFORMATION FOR: 1) Grand Theft, F.S (1); (2)(c), Third Degree Felony 2) Scheme to Defraud, F.S (4)(a)3, Third Degree Felony IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: STEPHEN B. RUSSELL, State Attorney of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of the STATE OF FLORIDA, by and through the undersigned Assistant State Attorney, prosecuting for the STATE OF FLORIDA, in the County of Lee under oath information makes that Robert John Anderson, Count(s): 1. Between September 02, 2015 and December 31, 2016 in Lee County, Florida, pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct did knowingly obtain or use, or endeavor_ to obtain or use, money or property valued at three hundred dollars ($300.00) or more, the property of another, towit: Richard Anglickis, as owner or custodian thereof, with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner or custodian of a right to the money or property, or a benefit therefrom, or to appropriate the money or property to the defendant's own use, or to the use of any person not entitled thereto, contrary to Florida Statute (1); (2)(c), 2. Between September 02, 2015 and December 31, 2016 in Lee County, Florida, did knowingly scheme to defraud one or more persons, and did thereby obtain property in the aggregate value of $20,000 or less, contrary to Florida Statute (4)(a) 3, against the peace and dignity of the ST A TE OF FLORIDA, STEPHEN B. RUSSELL STATE A TIORNEY Pagel efiled Lee County Clerk of Courts Page 1

5 STA TE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF LEE ssistant State Attorney Florida Bar Number Main Street Fort Myers, Florida (239) eservice: Personally appeared before me, James D. Miller, Assistant State Attorney of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, being personally known to me, who being duly sworn, says that this information is filed in good faith and certifies that testimony under oath from the material witness or witnesses for the offense has been received which if true, would constitute the offense therein charged. Sworn to and Subscribed before me this d \ of~, 2017, by James D. Miller, personally known to me. ~#-V'Jif,;;;. f.rk~ :~ ~~iif AMANDA R. ZVCH Commission# FF Expires February 21, 2019 ' 11,Ji(.'t:,.~ My commission expires: 8otldtd Tllnll!O)' flll ,.. I00,11$-7019 RE: Robert John Anderson, l 7-CF Page2 efiled Lee County Clerk of Courts Page 2

6 OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CmCUIT OF FLORIDA NOTICE To THE CLERK TO: Clerk of the Courts, Lee County RE: Robert John Anderson, defendant Court Case Number: 17-CF Race: White Sex: Male D.O.B.: 4/5/1966 SSN: Date of Arr(?st: June 28, 2017 Agency Booking Report No OBTS: Agency Name: Lee County Sheriff's Office Count(s): BOOKING CHARGES Number of Counts: 1 -Lare Grand Theft 300 Less Than 5K Dols, F.S (2cl), Third Degree Felony Number of Counts: 1 - Fraud-Swindle Obtain Property Under 20k Dols, F.S (4a3), Third Degree Felony Count(s): SAO DISPOSITfON L Filed as Charged: (1); (2)(c) Grand Theft Third Degree Felony 2. Filed as Charged: ( 4)(a)3 Scheme to Defraud Thir~ Degree Felony Distribution: Clerk of Court Defendant/ Defense Counsel - G. Travis Cary Sheriffs Department - Jail Arresting Agency - Lee County Sheriff's Office SAO File efiled Lee County Clerk of Courts Page 3

7 STEPHEN B. RUSSELL STATE ATTORNEY Date: 201 BY: me D. Miller Assistant State Attorney Florida Bar Number Main Street Fort Myers, Florida (239) eservice: Distribution: Clerk of Court Defendant I Defense Counsel - G. Travis Cary Sheriff's Department - Jail Arresting Agency - Lee County Sheriff's Office SAO File efiled Lee County Clerk of Courts Page 4

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 18-123 WHEREAS, Susan Ince Haynie (Haynie) is presently serving as Mayor for the City of Boca Raton, Florida; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 2018,