Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE BROWARD COUNTY POLICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 18-7 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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Why Action is Necessary
The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Office of the County Attorney in light of recent changes in state law.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits the Board to consider enacting the proposed Ordinance.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
On July 1, 2022, House Bill 7, which proponents have called the "Stop W.O.K.E. Act," goes into effect. House Bill 7 prohibits employers from teaching certain concepts related to race, sex, or national origin as a condition of employment or "membership."
The proposed amendment removes the requirement that members of the Police and Criminal Justice Review Board receive "training addressing racial inequity and implicit bias." County Administration states that such training will still be made available to members, but participation will be optional.
This item was prepared at the initiative of the Office of the County Attorney in light of the July 1, 2022, effective date of House Bill 7. This public hearing has been advertised with adequate notice to allow the Board's consideration of this item on June 14, 2022.
Source of Additional Information
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Per the Office of Management and Budget, the estimated impact on the budget does not exceed the threshold required for a Fiscal Impact Statement.