Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO APPROVE more than five County employees from the same department to attend the same non-local event on the attached summary, in accordance with Volume 1 of the Administrative Code - Chapter 3, Part II, Section 3.10 - County Employee Travel.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ritter was not present.

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

Board approval is required for more than five County employees from the same department to attend the same event, unless the event is in the Tri-County area.

Provides approval needed for compliance with the Administrative Code.

None.

THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION AND THE LIBRARIES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.

In accordance with the procedures outlined in Volume 1 of the Administrative Code Chapter 3, Part II, Section 3.10 - Travel, attached is a request for 13 County employees to attend the 2014 Annual Florida Library Association (FLA) Conference and Exhibits in Orlando, Florida from May 7, 2014 to May 9, 2014.

The Library Division recognizes that the FLA Conference is an exceptional forum for professional development and provides staff invaluable learning opportunities. Attendance will enable staff to enhance their skills by networking and exchanging professional information with other public library professionals. Due to its proximity to Broward County, this conference affords all staff a greater opportunity for attendance.

In 2013, the Board of County Commissioners authorized travel for 14 Division staff to attend this conference. This group of travelers includes four conference planning committee members that attended the event in 2013 (Stephen Grubb, Lisa Manners, Katherine Reusze and Carol Russo); additionally, one traveler is a conference program presenter (Sarah Priester).