Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steve Geller
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DISCUSS 2021 redistricting process and to provide direction to the Office of the County Administrator and Office of the County Attorney with respect to that process. (Mayor Geller)
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Why Action is Necessary
Enables public discussion of the issue.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for discussion of the issue.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) will need to approve new County Commission districts by the end of 2021. Due to a 2018 amendment to Section 2.01(A) of the Broward County Charter, this redistricting effort will require Broward County to contract with a Florida four-year college or university to design the new districts. Upon completion of the redistricting design by the college or university, the Board will be required to approve one of those designs. A memorandum containing more details regarding the redistricting process is attached as Exhibit 1.
This item will allow the Board to discuss and provide direction concerning the process to select an eligible college or university to prepare the redistricting design.
Source of Additional Information
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.