Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Kathleen Cannon to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of "United Way of Broward County."
ACTION: (T-10:25 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Sharief was not present.
ACTION: (T-12:11 PM) Commissioner Sharief requested being shown voting in the affirmative.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Kathleen Cannon who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County.
ACTION: (T-10:25 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Sharief was not present.
ACTION: (T-12:11 PM) Commissioner Sharief requested being shown voting in the affirmative.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Fills a vacancy on the Racial Equity Task Force.
B. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.212 (7) (a), Florida Statutes, requires two-thirds approval by the Board in accordance with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Appoints Kathleen Cannon to the Racial Equity Task Force.
B. Waives the existence of any conflict arising under Section 112.313 (7)(a), as authorized under applicable law.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
A. THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM.
The Racial Equity Task Force (RETF) is comprised of 37 members appointed by the Broward County Commission. The United Way of Broward County nominates Kathleen Cannon to be appointed by the County Commission to serve on the RETF. The County Attorney has determined that Ms. Cannon qualifies for appointment (Exhibit ...
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