The chairperson of the Florida Real Estate Commission acting alone has which powers?

• A. Legislative powers
• B. Judicial powers
• C. Executive powers
• D. Advisory powers

Answer: (C)

This item tests the distinction between different types of power in a regulatory body. The chairperson acting alone operates in an executive capacity, which means enforcing rules, administering the agency, and carrying out day-to-day functions. In the Florida Real Estate Commission, the chair would handle tasks like issuing licenses and renewals under established rules, overseeing investigations, and issuing enforcement actions or orders within the authority of the commission. These are actions that implement and enforce policy, not making new laws or resolving disputes as a judge would. Legislative powers involve creating or changing laws, judicial powers involve deciding cases or conducting hearings with binding judgments, and advisory powers involve offering guidance without binding authority. The chair’s solo authority aligns with enforcing and administering the agency’s functions, hence executive powers.