Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steve Geller
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Gerald Greenspoon to the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board in the at-large all category of “Broward Resident.”
ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 12, 2023, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Gerald Greenspoon who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Geller)
ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 12, 2023, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher voted in the affirmative telephonically. 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 Gerald Greenspoon to the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board.
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 Steve Geller is submitting Gerald Greenspoon for appointment to the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board in the at-large all category of “Broward Resident.”
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 No. 1 and constitutes full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Jacqueline Garcia-Arteaga, Aide to Steve Geller, Commissioner District 5 - 954-357-7005
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.