CEO 75-156 -- July 14, 1975

CONSULTATION

DOES NOT INCLUDE THE WRITING OF TEXTBOOKS

To: John H. Bolden, Associate Professor, Florida State University, Tallahassee

Prepared by: Bonnie Johnson

QUESTION:

Am I, a faculty member at Florida State University, a public officer pursuant to s. 112.312(7)(h), F. S. (1974 Supp.), by virtue of the fact that I am the author of a textbook which is used in one of my classes at Florida State?

Your question is answered in the negative.

Enclosed please find a copy of a previous opinion of this commission, CEO 75-141, question 6 of which is equally applicable to your inquiry. Your question is answered accordingly.