Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Hazelle P. Rogers
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Karlene Maxwell-Williams to the Racial Equity Task Force.
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated February 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Rogers.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Racial Equity Task Force who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Rogers)
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated February 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Rogers.
VOTE: 9-0.
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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 Karlene Maxwell-Williams to serve on the Racial Equity Task Force.
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 Hazelle P. Rogers is submitting Karlene Maxwell-Williams for
appointment to serve on the Racial Equity Task Force.
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
Dwight Hinkson, Executive Administrator to Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers, Commissioner District 9 - 954-357-7009
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.