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Appointment of Jeffrey Scott Bayne to EMS Council

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPOINT Jeffrey Scott Bayne to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) Council. ACTION: (T-10:49 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated May 26, 2026, submitted at the request of Vice-Mayor Robert McKinzie. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Jeffrey Scott Bayne who holds employment or contractual relationships with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Vice-Mayor McKinzie) ACTION: (T-10:49 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated May 26, 2026, submitted at the request of Vice-Mayor Robert McKinzie. VOTE: 9-0.

Record date · May 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Broward County Board approved the appointment of Jeffrey Scott Bayne to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services Council. The Board also granted a conflict-of-interest waiver for Mr. Bayne due to his existing professional ties with entities that receive county funding.

Why it matters

This action places a new member on the regional EMS council and formally waives state ethics requirements regarding potential conflicts of interest for that individual.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Jeffrey Scott Bayne

He is the individual appointed to the council and the subject of the ethics waiver.

Indirectly affected

Broward County residents

Residents are served by the EMS Council, which oversees regional emergency medical service policies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Broward Regional EMS Council?
It is a regional advisory or oversight body focused on emergency medical services within the county.
Why was a conflict-of-interest waiver required?
Under Florida law, public officials or appointees may face conflicts if they have business relationships with entities receiving government funds; the waiver allows Mr. Bayne to serve despite these existing ties.

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Standard Ethics Waiver Usage

The document demonstrates the routine use of statutory waivers to facilitate appointments for individuals with private sector ties to county-funded entities.

Connected Entities

Broward County, Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, Robert McKinzie and 2 more

Sources

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