Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Rebecca MacDougall
Department: Medical Examiner and Trauma Services
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE nominations for appointments of Dr. James Roach, Harris Bouchillon, and Alexander Fernandez to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council.
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Moskowitz was not present.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Dr. James Roach, Harris Bouchillon, and Alexander Fernandez who hold an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County or is regulated by Broward County.
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Moskowitz was not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Broward County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15-74 states vacancies, appointments, and reappointments in the membership for the Broward Regional EMS Council, an advisory board to the County Commissioners, shall be filled in the same manner provided for in the original appointment. As such, a name for each category/organization shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration as an appointment to the Broward Regional EMS Council.
B. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), requires a two-thirds approval by the Board in accordance with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes.
What Action Accomplishes
A. This action allows the Board of County Commissioners to appoint individuals to the positions: Transport: Aircraft; Transport: County Fire; and Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc.
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 BROWARD REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) COUNCIL, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES, RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
A. The Broward Regional EMS Council makes recommendations to the Board on issues concerning the delivery of emergency and nonemergency care and transportation to the citizens and visitors of Broward County.
Each member of the Council represents a specific category based upon expertise within a given area. The County Commission appoints Council members and each serves for a four-year term, or through the expiration of vacant position's term, at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners.
The Broward Regional EMS Council met on September 8, 2022, and approved forwarding the following nomination for appointments:
• Dr. James Roach, representing Transport: Aircraft (10-11-2022 to 2-12-2023)
• Harris Bouchillon, representing Transport: County Fire (10-11-2022 to 8-24-2025)
• Alexander Fernandez, representing Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc. (10-11-2022 to 10-11-2026)
Qualifications for appointments have been reviewed and are on file with the Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services.
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 Business Transaction, Relationship or Interest, is attached hereto as Exhibits #1, #2, #3, and #4 and constitute full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Dr. Rebecca MacDougall, Director, Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, (954) 357-5209
Alison Zerbe, Manager, Trauma and EMS Section, Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, (954) 357-5234
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No fiscal impact.