Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Beam Furr
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Stephen L. Demers to the Broward Regional Health Planning Council in the category of “Health Care Purchaser.”
(Per the Thursday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of this item includes Motions to Appoint individuals specified in the Additional Material distributed for this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:07 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated August 22, 2024, submitted at the request of Vice-Mayor Furr.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Stephen L. Demers who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Vice-Mayor Furr)
(Per the Thursday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of this item includes Motions to Appoint individuals specified in the Additional Material distributed for this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:07 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated August 22, 2024, submitted at the request of Vice-Mayor Furr.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
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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 Stephen L. Demers to the Broward Regional Health Planning Council.
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
Summary Explanation/Background
Vice-Mayor Beam Furr is submitting Stephen L. Demers for appointment to the Broward Regional Health Planning Council in the category of “Health Care Purchaser.”
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. Form 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship, or Interest, is attached hereto as Exhibit #1 and constitutes full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Clay Miller, Legislative Director to Beam Furr, Vice-Mayor District 6 - 954-357-7339
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.