Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Annika Ashton
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO CERTAIN COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS; REPEALING ARTICLE VII, INCLUDING SECTIONS 1-116 THROUGH 1-121, AND ARTICLE IX, INCLUDING SECTIONS 1-155 THROUGH 1-160, OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider enactment of the Ordinance was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) at its meeting of October 6, 2026.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Commission’s consideration of the proposed Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”).
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Senate Bill 1134 (2026) prohibits counties from funding or promoting, directly or indirectly, or taking any official action relating to the promotion or adoption of training, programming, or activities designed or implemented with reference to race, color, sex, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Senate Bill 1134 takes effect January 1, 2027, and-as currently construed based on the limited guidance available to date-would preclude the continuation of two advisory boards: the Racial Equity Task Force; and the Status on the Commission of Women. The proposed Ordinance repeals the applicable Code provisions relating to these two advisory boards, effective as of December 31, 2026.
Source of Additional Information
René D. Harrod, Chief Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The Fiscal Impact Statement by the Office of Management and Budget is attached as Exhibit 2.