Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an amendment to Article V, Section 31½-75 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, the “Transportation Surtax Ordinance”, to more narrowly tailor the conflict-of-interest provision applicable to individuals volunteering to serve on the Transportation Surtax Oversight Board.
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Why Action is Necessary
Direction is required in order for the Office of the County Attorney to amend the Transportation Surtax Ordinance.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows Article V, Section 31 ½ -75 of County Code of Ordinances to be amended.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
N/A
Summary Explanation/Background
The Transportation Surtax Ordinance prohibits members of the Oversight Board from having an employment or contractual relationship with or from being employed by any entity that has a contractual relationship with Broward County. This is broader than the applicable conflict provision under state law, Section 112.313, Florida Statutes.
A current member of the Oversight Board has accepted employment with an independent constitutional office that has a contractual relationship with Broward County. Unless the ordinance is modified, this member will be forced to resign, despite that she may permissibly serve under state law and that no actual or potential conflict of interest would result from the new employment.
Source of Additional Information
Ms. Angela J. Wallace, Surtax General Counsel, 954-357-7600, ajwallace@broward.org <mailto:ajwallace@broward.org>
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
N/A