Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Beam Furr
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Jennifer Bowers to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of "Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled."
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Jennifer Bowers who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Mayor Furr)
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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 Jennifer Bowers to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of "Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled."
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
Mayor Beam Furr is submitting Jennifer Bowers for appointment to serve on the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of "Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled."
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 requi...
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