Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney’s Office to draft an amendment to the Broward County Administrative Code and/or the Code of Ordinances to provide that if any employee serves on a procurement evaluation committee despite having a known actual or apparent conflict of interest, that employee shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. (Mayor Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Necessary to provide the referenced direction to the County Attorney’s Office.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits Commission discussion of the referenced matter and direction to the County Attorney’s Office.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Recently, a County employee served on an evaluation committee despite a potential conflict of interest. The employee properly disclosed the potential conflict but nonetheless was appointed to and served on the evaluation committee. At a minimum, such service creates questions about the fairness and objectivity of County procurements. To ensure this does not occur again, this item directs the County Attorney’s Office to prepare an amendment to the applicable code provision for future consideration by the Commission that would provide that an employee with a known actual or apparent conflict of interest may not serve on an evaluation committee and would be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination, if they do serve on an evaluation committee despite a known conflict of interest.
Source of Additional Information
Saidy Taveras, Chief of Staff, Commission District 2, 954-357-7002
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.