Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Barbara Sharief
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Alexander Fernandez to the Broward Regional Health Planning Council.
ACTION: (T-10:38 AM) Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated May 18, 2021 submitted at the request of Commissioner Sharief.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.
ACTION: (T-11:22 AM) Commissioner Sharief requested being shown voting in the affirmative.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Alexander Fernandez who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Sharief)
ACTION: (T-10:38 AM) Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated May 18, 2021 submitted at the request of Commissioner Sharief.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.
ACTION: (T-11:22 AM) Commissioner Sharief requested being shown voting in the affirmative.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Fills Commissioner Sharief’s vacancy on the Broward RegionalHealth Planning Council.
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 Alexander Fernandez to the Broward Health Planning Council.
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
A. Fills Commissioner Dr. Barbara Sharief’s vacancy on the Broward Regional Health Planning Council by submitting Alexander Fernandez for appointment in the category of “health care provider”.
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 withan agency of which he or she is an officer or employee.” In accordance with Section112.313(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. 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.