Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE appointments of Dr. Michelle Jackson and Juliet Murphy Roulhac to the Racial Equity Task Force in the categories of “Broward College” and “Broward Workshop.”
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
ACTION: (T-11:14 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda to remove Item 80 from the Consent Agenda, as read previously by County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Juliet Murphy Roulhac who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County.
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
ACTION: (T-11:14 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda to remove Item 80 from the Consent Agenda, as read previously by County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Fills vacancies on the Racial Equity Task Force.
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 Dr. Michelle Jackson and Juliet Murhpy Roulhac to the Racial Equity Task Force.
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
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM.
A. The Racial Equity Task Force (RETF) is comprised of 37 members appointed by the Broward County Commission. Broward College and the Broward Workshop are two of the 20 organizations that nominates a member to be appointed by the County Commission.
The following nomination has been received by the Human Services Department (HSD) for appointment to the RETF pursuant to Section 1-118, Broward County Code:
• Dr. Michelle Jackson as the Broward College Representative
• Juliet Murphy Roulhac as the Broward Workshop Representative
Dr. Jackson was nominated by Broward College to serve on the RETF on March 8th, 2021. Ms. Murphy Roulhac was nominated by the Broward Workshop to serve on the RETF on January 27, 2021.The County Attorney has determined that Dr. Jackson and Ms. Murphy Roulhac qualify for appointment (Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2).
B. 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 3 and constitute full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
C. Marty Cassini, Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-7575
Suzanne Bundy, Human Services Administrator, Equity and Community Investment, (954) 357-8213
Orlando A. Garcia, Boards Administrator/Legislative Policy Analyst, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-5934
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.