Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Intergovernmental Affairs/Board Section
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Otayme "Otto" Valenzuela to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of "one member nominated by Hispanic Unity of Florida."
ACTION: (T-10:54 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Otayme "Otto" Valenzuela who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County.
ACTION: (T-10:54 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. The Board must approve appointments and reappointments to advisory boards.
B. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.313(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 Otayme "Otto" Valenzuela to the Racial Equity Task Force.
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 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM.
The following nomination has been received for appointment to the Racial Equity Task Force:
• Otayme "Otto" Valenzuela as the Hispanic Unity of Florida representative.
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 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 Exhibit 1 and constitute full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
C. Marty Cassini, Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-7575
Anna Gibbs, Program Coordinator, Human Resources Division, Equity and Community Investment, (954) 357-7851
Naomie Labaty, Boards Administrator, Intergovernmental Affairs/Boards Section, (954) 357-5934
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.