Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Yusimir Arencibia the HIV Health Services Planning Council in the category of “Formerly incarcerated PLWHA/representative.”
ACTION: (T-10:18 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for Yusimir Arencibia, who holds an employment or contractual relationships with an entity that receives funds from Broward County.
ACTION: (T-10:18 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. The Broward County HIV Health Services Planning Council nominates individuals for appointment to the Council in specified categories and the Board appoints members to the Council.
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 Yusimir Arencibia to the HIV Health Services Planning Council.
B. Waives the existence of any conflict arising under Section 112.313 (7)(a), Florida Statutes, as authorized under applicable law.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward HIV Health Services Planning Council voted unanimously to recommend Yusimir Arencibia for appointment to the HIV Health Services Planning Council in the “Formerly incarcerated PLWHA/representative” 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 County Commission after full disclosure of the conflicting relationship. Forms 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship, or Interest, are attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and constitute full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
C. Marty Cassini, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-7575, mcassini@broward.org <mailto:mcassini@broward.org>
Naomie Labaty, Boards Administrator, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-5934, nlabaty@broward.org
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.