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 Commissioner Matthew Sparks to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of "the Broward League of Cities."
ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Commissioner Matthew Sparks who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County.
ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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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 Commissioner Matthew Sparks 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
THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM.
A. The Racial Equity Task Force (RETF) is comprised of 37 members appointed by the Broward County Commission. The Broward League of Cities nominates Matthew Sparks to be appointed by the County Commission to serve on the RETF. The County Attorney has determined that Commissioner Sparks qualifies for appointment (Exhibit 1).
B. Approval of this item would give rise to certain employment conflicts under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, which provides that "no public officer...shall have or hold any employment or contractual relationship with any busines...
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