Legislation Details

File #: 26-1415   
In control: OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES
Agenda Date: 11/10/2026 Final action:
Title: A. MOTION TO APPOINT NOMINEES David M. Hughes, Forest A. Willis, Jr., and Alexandra Jonker to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for David M. Hughes who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County or is regulated by Broward County.
Sponsors: OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Form 4A- Conflict David M. Hughes
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Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Rebecca MacDougall
Department: Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services

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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT NOMINEES David M. Hughes, Forest A. Willis, Jr., and Alexandra Jonker to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for David M. Hughes who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County or is regulated by Broward County.

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Why Action is Necessary
A. Broward County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15-74 states vacancies, appointments, and reappointments in the membership for the Broward Regional EMS Council, an advisory to the County Commissioners (“Board”), shall be filled in the same manner provided for in the original appointment. As such, a name for each category/organization shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration as an appointment to the Broward Regional EMS Council.

B. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), requires two-thirds approval by the Board in accordance with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes.

What Action Accomplishes
A. This action allows the Board of County Commissioners to appoint individuals to the positions: Broward Regional Health Planning Council; BHAP/Behavior Health Assistance Program; and Fire and Paramedic, Union Representative.

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
A. THE BROWARD REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) COUNCIL, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES, RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
The Broward Regional EMS Council makes recommendations to the Board on issues concerning the delivery of emer...

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