Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Nan H. Rich
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE amendment to the 2023 State Legislative and Executive Program (State Program). (Vice-Mayor Rich)
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Why Action is Necessary
The Board must approve amendments to the State Program.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends the State Program.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
If the Board approves this item, the following statement will be added under the Commission Policy Positions section, in alphabetical order according to the heading.
Proposed language:
911 Public Safety Telecommunicators
SUPPORT legislation that revises the definition of "first responder" to include 911 public safety telecommunicators; includes 911 public safety telecommunicators within the “Special Risk” category for Florida Retirement System benefits; expands eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder for 911 public safety telecommunicators; and/or requires employing agency to provide educational training annually that is provided by certain mental health practitioners who specialize in post-traumatic stress disorder.
Source of Additional Information
Harrison Grandwilliams, Chief of Staff to Vice Mayor Nan Rich, Broward County Commission District 1, 954-357-7001
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None