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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MOTION TO APPROVE appointment of Lenisha Gibson to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of “Black Lives Matter.”
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Why Action is Necessary
Fills a vacancy on the Racial Equity Task Force.
What Action Accomplishes
Appoints Lenisha Gibson to the Racial Equity Task Force.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM.
The Racial Equity Task Force (RETF) is comprised of 37 members appointed by the Broward County Commission. Black Lives Matter nominates a member to be appointed by the County Commission.
Lenisha Gibson was nominated by Black Lives Matter to serve on the RETF. The County Attorney has determined that Ms. Gibson qualifies for appointment (Exhibit 1).
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.
Naomie Labaty, Boards Administrator, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-5934.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.