Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DISCUSS Mayoral protocols regarding speaking engagements. (Mayor Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Necessary to permit a public discussion of the referenced matter.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits a public discussion of the referenced matter.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The Mayor would like the Commission to discuss the protocols regarding speaking engagements. The procedures recently enacted by the Commission for speaking engagements are included below for the Commission’s reference.
Broward County Administrative Code Section 18.30(d):
Speaking invitations, trade or intergovernmental missions, and ceremonial appearances by a Commissioner on behalf of the County, whether local or involving travel, shall be directed to the Mayor, and the Mayor shall offer the opportunity to Commissioners in the following order of priority except as expressly stated herein:
1. Mayor
2. Vice-Mayor
3. Immediate Past Mayor
4. Commissioners in order of seniority, based on length of continuous service.
If an offer is presented pursuant to this section and the Commissioner declines, is unavailable, or fails to respond in a timely manner, the opportunity shall be offered to the next Commissioner in the sequence listed above. Speaking engagements, trade or intergovernmental missions, and ceremonial appearances on behalf of the County that focus on an issue of specific relevance to a particular Commission District or to the personal expertise of a particular Commissioner, or for which other circumstances warrant directing the opportunity first to a particular Commissioner, each as determined by the Mayor, shall be offered first to the applicable Commissioner and only thereafter in the order set forth above. For any opportunity to be offered to a Commissioner as determined by the Mayor pursuant to this section, the Mayor may elect to present the matter for discussion by the Commission before exercising the Mayor's discretion under this section. If a Commissioner believes the County's interest would be best advanced through participation by a Commissioner other than as provided for pursuant to this section, or through participation by an additional Commissioner, the Commissioner may present the matter for Commission discussion; the Mayor shall consider the Commission discussion and shall designate participation as the Mayor determines would best advance the County's interests.
An invitation to a Commissioner to speak, attend, or appear solely in their capacity as an individual elected official, and not on behalf of the County or County Commission, is not subject to the above-established process and may be accepted by the Commissioner provided (a) advance Board approval is obtained for any associated travel expenses to the extent required under Section 18.30.a; and (b) the Commissioner makes clear the Commissioner is participating solely in their capacity as an individual elected official and not on behalf of the County or the County Commission.
Source of Additional Information
Saidy Taveras, Chief of Staff, District 2, 954-357-7002
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.