Florida Collectors Association

Resources


ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE

Association Bylaws (as amended on October 20, 2024)


BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES

Volunteers play a crucial role in shaping the direction and success of our initiatives. Your expertise, dedication, and unique perspectives can help us achieve our shared goals more effectively. We invite you to become actively involved in FCA by volunteering to join the Board of Directors or one of our committees focusing on areas such as advocacy, conference planning, membership outreach or social media, among others.


Your involvement will not only enrich your professional experience but also contribute to the growth and success of our association.

2024 Board of Director Application and Position Description - Due September 1, 2024

Committee Interest Form and Committee Information


ENGAGING ELECTED OFFICIALS

How to engage with your elected officials - author: Melissa Nash, ARI


LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS/COMPLIANCE STATE

F.S. 559.541-559.548 Commercial Collection Practices

http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2012/Chapter559/PART_V/


F.S. 559.55-559.785 Consumer Collection Practices

http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2012/Chapter559/PART_VI/


F.S. 559.79, 559.791 Licensing by Department of Business and Professional Regulation

http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2012/Chapter559/PART_VII/


F.S. 57.105 Attorney's fees

http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2012/57.105


Florida Office of Financial Regulation

http://www.flofr.com/


Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/


FEDERAL

FDCPA Fair Debt Collection Practice Act

http://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-text


FCRA Fair Credit Reporting Act

https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/what-is-the-fair-credit-reporting-act


HIPAA Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html


GLBA Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

http://www.business.ftc.gov/privacy-and-security/gramm-leach-bliley-act



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