Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Lamar P. Fisher
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Caroline Cozzi to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee in the category of “one citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing.”
(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 Commissioner Fisher.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Caroline Cozzi who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Fisher)
(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 Commissioner Fisher.
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 Caroline Cozzi to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
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
Commissioner Fisher is submitting Caroline Cozzi for appointment to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee in the category of “one citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing.”
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
Suzanne Bailey, Aide to Lamar P. Fisher, Commissioner District 4 - 954-357-7004
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.