Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Djenane S. Gourgue to the Small Business Development Advisory Board in the category of “organizations composed of, or created to advocate for, small or emerging businesses.”
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Djenane S. Gourgue who holds an employment or contractual relationship with entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Mayor Bogen)
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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 Djenane S. Gourgue to the Small Business Development 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
Mark D. Bogen is submitting Djenane S. Gourgue for appointment to the Small Business Development Advisory Board in the category of “organizations composed of, or created to advocate for, small or emerging businesses.”
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
Saidy Taveras, Chief of Staff to Mark D. Bogen, Commissioner District 2 - 954-357-7002
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.