Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO QUORUM REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 1-233 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); AMENDING QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVISORY AND OTHER BOARDS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider enactment of the Ordinance was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of October 25, 2022.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board's consideration of the proposed Ordinance.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Section 1-233(g) of the Broward County Code of Ordinance establishes the number of members needed to constitute a quorum for meetings of advisory or other boards.
The proposed Ordinance provides that, to the extent permitted by Florida law, a quorum for advisory and certain other boards is a majority of the total appointed board members provided that a minimum of three appointed board members are in attendance physically.
Exhibit 2 is a proposed amendment submitted by Commissioner Bogen providing that the physical presence element for a quorum may be met by either the presiding member or at least three (3) members being physically present at the meeting.
If this proposed Ordinance is enacted by the Board, the Office of the County Attorney will prepare and distribute guidance to County staff as to the application of the amended quorum rules for specific advisory and other boards.
Source of Additional Information
Adam M. Katzman, Senior Assistant County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Per the Office of Management and Budget, the estimated impact on the budget does not exceed the threshold required for a Fiscal Impact Statement.