Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Planning & Development Management
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for Linda Taylor, a member of the Central County Community Advisory Board (CCCAB), who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that is doing business with Broward County.
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Why Action is Necessary
A waiver of conflict requires two-thirds approval by the Board in accordance with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes.
What Action Accomplishes
Waives the existence of a potential conflict resulting from Ms. Taylor’s contractual relationship with an entity that is doing business with Broward County.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
Ms. Linda Taylor is a member of the Central County Community Advisory Board (CCCAB) and has a contractual relationship with the County through H.O.M.E.S., Inc. The company provides services related to affordable housing.
Pursuant to Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, public officers, including advisory board members, may not “have or hold any employment or contractual relationship with any business entity or any agency which is subject to the regulation of, or is doing business with, an agency of which he or she is an officer or employee.” The CCCAB serves in an advisory role to the Board. The CCCAB does not have final decision-making authority. However, it may be presented with affordable housing projects that are proposed within the Central County communities. Therefore, this waiver is sought in an abundance of caution.
A conflict under 112.313(7)(a) may be waived by a two-thirds vote of the County Commission after full disclosure of the conflicting relationship. Form 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship or Interest, is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and constitutes full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Josie P. Sesodia, AICP, Director, Planning and Development Management Division (954) 357-6602
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No fiscal impact.