Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Beth M. Hirschfeld to the Animal Care Advisory Committee in the category of “Animal Transfer Organization.”
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Beth M. Hirschfeld who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Mayor Bogen)
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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 Beth M. Hirschfeld to the Animal Care 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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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Mayor Mark D. Bogen is submitting Beth M. Hirschfeld for appointment to the Animal Care Advisory Committee in the category of “Animal Transfer Organization.”
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 a...
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