Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT following individuals to the Racial Equity Task Force in the “Broward County residents who are engaged in racial equity work in one of the County's systems of care for child welfare, housing, and homelessness, or health care services, each nominated by the Director of the Human Services Department, or designee” category:
• Nicolle Acuna
• Javon Q. Powell
• Eddy Moise
ACTION: (T-10:46 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Nicolle Acuna and Javon Q. Powell who hold employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County.
ACTION: (T-10:46 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
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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 Nicolle Acuna, Javon Q. Powell and Eddy Moise 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.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The Director of the Human Services Department nominates Nicolle Acuna, Javon Q. Powell and Eddy Moise to be appointed by the County Commission to serve on the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of “Broward County residents who are engaged in racial equity work in one of the County's systems of care for child welfare, housing, and homelessness, or health care services, each nominated by the Director of the Human Services Department, or designee.” This is three of six appointments in this category.
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 Board to approve the Business Transaction, Relationship, or Interest - Form 4a, attached hereto as Exhibit No. 1, and constitutes full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
C. Marty Cassini, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-7575
Andrea Knowles Hill, Assistant Director, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section (954) 357-7347
Naomie Labaty, Boards Administrator, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-5934
Anna Gibbs, Program Coordinator, Human Resources Division, Equity and Community Investment, (954) 357-7851
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.