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Appointment and Ethics Waiver for Advisory Board Member

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPOINT Jennifer Bowers to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of “Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled.” ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Jennifer Bowers who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Mayor Furr) ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.

June 10, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action allows an individual with potential financial ties to the county to serve on a public advisory board, ensuring compliance with state ethics laws regarding outside employment.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Jennifer Bowers

She is permitted to serve on the advisory board while maintaining her existing professional contracts.

Broward County residents

The composition of the advisory board is changed by this appointment.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Broward County Commission approved the appointment of Jennifer Bowers to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities and granted her a conflict-of-interest waiver due to her existing professional relationships with county-funded entities.

Key Facts

Jennifer Bowers was appointed to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities.
The appointment was approved by a 9-0 vote.
A conflict-of-interest waiver was granted to Jennifer Bowers under Florida Statute 112.313(7)(a).
The waiver allows Bowers to serve despite holding employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive Broward County funds.
The waiver motion was sponsored by Mayor Furr.
The waiver motion was approved by a 9-0 vote.
The action was filed under number 25-786.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities?

It is a county board that provides guidance and recommendations regarding the needs and advancement of individuals with disabilities.

Why did Jennifer Bowers need a waiver?

State law prohibits public officials from having employment or contractual relationships with businesses that do business with their agency; the waiver provides a legal exception for her specific situation.

Why It Matters

This action allows an individual with potential financial ties to the county to serve on a public advisory board, ensuring compliance with state ethics laws regarding outside employment.

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Ethics Compliance Procedure

The commission utilized a standard Florida statutory waiver process to resolve potential conflicts for a board appointee.

Jennifer Bowers Broward County

Connected Entities

personMayor Furr“Introduced the motion for the conflict of interest waiver.”Map →

locationBroward County“The local government body overseeing the appointment and ethics waiver.”Map →

otherSection 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes“The state law governing conflict of interest for public officials and employees.”Map →

personJennifer Bowers“Appointee to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities.”Map →

Sources

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