Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Accounting
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE travel for more than five County employees from the Broward County Libraries Division to attend the same non-local event.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Administrative Code, Section 3.10, Board approval is required for more than five County employees from the same department to attend the same event.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides approval needed for compliance with the Administrative Code.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION, AND THE LIBRARIES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Broward County Libraries Division requests approval for eight employees to travel to St. Pete Beach, Florida from October 5 - 9, 2022 to attend the 4th Annual National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) (Exhibit 1).
The annual conference is recognized as an excellent forum that brings together a diverse group of librarians, library supporters, and community participants to explore issues of diversity and the impact libraries have on the ethnic communities who use their services, and a forum for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) individuals and allies to discuss and address issues of racism and culture in a safe environment.
The JCLC provides a unique opportunity for BIPOC librarians to participate in discussions with 13 BIPOC youth and adult authors of literature that represents the BIPOC community and for administrative staff to network with a diverse population of library professionals and potential candidates for employment with the Broward County Libraries Division.
Source of Additional Information
William O'Reilly, Director, Accounting Division, (954) 357-7212...
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