Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Lamar P. Fisher
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Karen Dondey to the Human Rights Board.
ACTION: (T-10:47 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Karen Dondey who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Fisher)
ACTION: (T-10:47 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Fills Commissioner Fisher's vacancy on the Human Rights 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 Karen Dondey to the Human Rights 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 Fisher's vacancy on the Human Rights Board by submitting Karen Dondey for appointment in the category of "banking industry".
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). Forms 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship or Interest, are attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and co...
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