TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The abrupt ouster of the leader of Florida's main law-enforcement agency could lead to a major shakeup in how the state Cabinet and the governor hire top officials.
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam on Wednesday called for an overhaul of how the Cabinet approves agency heads. Putnam also wants to change how the Cabinet oversees several departments.
Last week, Gov. Rick Scott, Putnam and two other officials agreed to appoint a new commissioner for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Former Commissioner Gerald Bailey was forced out by the Scott administration in December without the knowledge of other elected officials. Bailey has alleged he was pushed out after refusing unethical requests from Scott and his staff.
The uproar over Bailey's ouster has prompted other state elected officials to question what happened.
