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 Aisha T. McDonald to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of "one member representing the United Way of Broward County.”
ACTION: (T-11:08 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for Aisha T. McDonald who holds employment or a contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County.
ACTION: (T-11:08 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 Aisha T. McDonald to 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
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
Aisha T. McDonald was nominated for appointment to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of "one member representing the United Way of Broward County.”
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
C. Marty Cassini, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-7575
Andrea Knowles Hill, Assistant Director, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section (954) 357-7347
Anna Gibbs, Program Coordinator, Human Resources Division, Equity and Community Investment, (954) 357-7851
Naomie Labaty, Boards Administrator, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-5934
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.