Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Robert McKinzie
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
title
A. MOTION TO APPOINT Angela Pender-Law to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of “Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled.”
ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner McKinzie.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Angela Pender-Law who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Commissioner McKinzie)
ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner McKinzie.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present.
body
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 Angela Pender-Law to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of “Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled.”
B. Waives the existence of any conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), as authorized under applicable law.
Goal Related Icon(s)
☐County Commission
☐Go Green
☐MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Commissioner Robert McKinzie is submitting Angela Pender-Law for appointment to serve on the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of “Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled.”
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 #1 and constitutes full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Tracy Roach, Chief of Staff to Robert McKinzie, Commissioner District 8 - 954-357-7008
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.