Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Nan H. Rich
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT June H. McCarthy to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of “Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled.”
ACTION: (T-10:18 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated February 20, 2024, submitted at the request of Mayor Rich. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for June H. McCarthy who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Mayor Rich)
ACTION: (T-10:18 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated February 20, 2024, submitted at the request of Mayor Rich. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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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 June H. McCarthy to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities.
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
Mayor Nan Rich is submitting June H. McCarthy for appointment to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of “Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled.”
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
Harrison Grandwilliams Chief of Staff to Mayor Rich 954-357-7001
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.