Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Lamar P. Fisher
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Jon J. Burkert to the Marine Advisory Committee in the category of “Registered Voter; Interest in Marine-Related Matters.”
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Jon J. Burkert who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Fisher)
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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 Jon J. Burkert to the Marine Advisory Committee.
B. Waives the existence of any conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), as authorized under applicable law.
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Summary Explanation/Background
Commissioner Lamar P. Fisher is submitting Jon J. Burkert for appointment to serve on the Marine Advisory Committee in the “Registered Voter; Interest in Marine-Related
Matters.”
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 twothirds vote of the County Commission after full disclosure of the conflicting relationship. Form 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relat...
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