Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Michael Udine
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Howard Bakalar to the Homeless Continuum of Care Board in the category of “Advocate for the Homeless.”
(A member of the public pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
ACTION: (T-11:11 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 6-0. Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan and Mayor Rich were not present. Commissioner Bogen was out of the room during the vote.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Howard Bakalar who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Udine)
(A member of the public pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
ACTION: (T-11:11 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 6-0. Commissioner Geller voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan and Mayor Rich were not present. Commissioner Bogen was out of the room during the vote.
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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 with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Appoints Howard Bakalar to the Homeless Continuum of Care 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 Udine is submitting Howard Bakalar for appointment to serve on the Homeless Continuum of Care Board the category of “Advocate for the Homeless.”
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
Kyle Schulberg, Aide to Michael Udine, Commissioner District 3 - 954-357-7003
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.