Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Dale V.C. Holness
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Newton Sanon to the Police and Criminal Justice Review Board.
ACTION: (T-10:38 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Newton Sanon who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Holness)
ACTION: (T-10:38 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Fills Commissioner Holness’ vacancy on the Police and Criminal Justice Review Board.
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 Newton Sanon to the Police and Criminal Justice review Board.
B. Waives the existence of any conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), as authorized under applicable law.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Fills Commissioner Holness’ vacancy on the Police and Criminal Justice Review Board by submitting Newton Sanon for appointment.
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 (Motion B). Form 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship or Interest, is attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and constitute full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.