BBEO is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports education through scholarship programs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and direct grants to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
Pursuant to Sections 1-19(c)(5)(a)3 and (a)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 BBEO, District 9 staff will be permitted to engage in charitable fundraising activities in support of BBEO and use County resources incident thereto. Such sponsorship would also enable a fundraising letter to be sent on County letterhead.
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