Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO APPROVE County sponsorship of a proposed post-high school/secondary education pilot program for economically disadvantaged prospective students of Broward College to enable County staff and resources to be used to solicit charitable contributions. (Vice-Mayor Bogen)

(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, Items 75 and 76 are to be heard concurrently.)
 
ACTION:  (T-11:41 AM)  Following public comments and Board discussion, the Board approved, as amended, to allow Board members and County staff resources to be used to solicit commitments/charitable contributions for a proposed post-high school/secondary education pilot program.  (Commissioner Holness requested to be added as a co-sponsor to this item.)  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 7-0.  Commissioners Geller and Sharief were not present.

Approval from the Board is necessary to allow County staff and resources to solicit contributions for the charitable program.

Pursuant to Sections 1-19(c)(5)(a)(3)-(4), Broward County Code of Ordinances, an elected official may not use the "staff or other resources of his or her governmental entity in the solicitation of charitable contributions" unless the charity or fundraising event is sponsored by the elected official's governmental entity. By approving County sponsorship of the proposed post-high school/secondary education pilot program, District 2 staff will be permitted to engage in charitable fundraising activities in support of the program and use County resources incident thereto.