Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Marty Cassini
Department: Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Jalyn Wright to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of “Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc.”
ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Jalyn Wright who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County.
ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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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 Jalyn Wright 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
Jalyn Wright was nominated by the Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc. to serve on the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of “Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc.”
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 (Motion B). Form 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship, or Interest, is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and constitute full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
C. Marty Cassini, Manager, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, (954) 357-7575, mcassini@broward.org
Anna Gibbs, Program Project Coordinator, Human Resources Department/EEA Section, (954) 357-7851, angibbs@broward.org
Kilishi St. Preux, Boards Analyst, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, (954) 357-7135, kstpreux@broward.org <mailto:kstpreux@broward.org>
Naomie Labaty, Boards Administrator, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, (954) 357- 5934, nlabaty@broward.org
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.