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 Matthew Whitton to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services Council.
ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated November 4, 2021, submitted at the request of Commissioner Fisher.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Commissioner Matthew Whitton who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Fisher)
ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated November 4, 2021, submitted at the request of Commissioner Fisher.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Fills Commissioner Fisher's vacancy on the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services Council.
B. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.212 (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 Matthew Whitton to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services 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. Commissioner Fisher is submitting Matthew Whitton for appointment to fill his vacancy on the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services Council.
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 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.