Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Carole D. Mitchell to the Homeless Continuum of Care (HCoC) Board in the category of “School Board of Broward County.”
ACTION: (T-11:25 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for Carole D. Mitchell who holds an employment or a contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County.
ACTION: (T-11:25 AM) Approved.
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 Carole D. Mitchell to the HCoC.
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
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The following nomination has been received by the Human Services Department (HSD) for appointment:
Carole D. Mitchell was nominated by the School Board of Broward County to serve as their representative on the HCoC.
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 Board to approve the Business Transaction, Relationship, or Interest - Form 4a, attached hereto as Exhibit No. 1, and constitutes full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Rebecca S. E. McGuire, Ph.D., Strategic Housing and Innovation Officer, Human Services, (954) 357-7927.
C. Marty Cassini, Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-7575.
Naomie Labaty, Boards Administrator, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-5934.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.