Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Alexandra P. Davis
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT John C. Abbott to the Urban Wilderness Advisory Board in the scientific field of “Environmental science.”
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for John C. Abbott who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Davis)
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Why Action is Necessary
A. The Board must approve appointments and reappointments to advisory boards.
B. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.313(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 John C. Abbott to the Urban Wilderness Advisory Board.
B. Waives the existence of any conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), as authorized under applicable law.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis is submitting for John C. Abbott for appointment to serve on the Urban Wilderness Advisory Board in the scientific field of “Environmental science.”
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 business entity which is doing business with an agency of which he or she is an officer or employee.” In accordance with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes, Board approval is required to waive any conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes. An effective waiver requires a two-thirds vote of the County Commission after full disclosure of the conflicting relationship. Form 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship, or Interest, is attached hereto as Exhibit No. 1 and constitutes full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Yashoda Lochan, Chief of Staff to Alexandra P. Davis, Commissioner District 7 - 954-357-7007
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.