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Appointment of Marcia Supria to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPOINT Marcia Supria to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of “Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled.” ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Marcia Supria who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Davis) ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.

January 28, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action fills a seat on a county advisory board and legally permits an appointee to serve while maintaining outside employment with organizations that receive county funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Marcia Supria

She is appointed to the board and granted a legal waiver to maintain existing professional contracts.

Broward County residents

Residents are represented by the advisory board, which now has a new member.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 28, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Broward County Board approved the appointment of Marcia Supria to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities and granted a conflict-of-interest waiver regarding her existing professional contracts with county-funded entities.

Key Facts

Marcia Supria was appointed to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities.
The appointment was approved by an 8-0 vote.
A conflict-of-interest waiver was granted to Marcia Supria under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes.
The waiver allows Supria to serve on the board despite having employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive Broward County funds.
The conflict waiver was approved by an 8-0 vote.
Commissioner Davis was inaudible during both the appointment and waiver votes.
The file number for this item is 25-049.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities?

It is a county board that advises on matters concerning individuals with disabilities.

Why did the board need to approve a conflict waiver?

Under Florida law, public officials may require a waiver if they have employment or contractual ties to entities that receive government funding to ensure transparency and legal compliance.

Why It Matters

This action fills a seat on a county advisory board and legally permits an appointee to serve while maintaining outside employment with organizations that receive county funding.

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Standard Ethics Compliance

The board utilized a standard Florida statutory waiver process to ensure the appointee's outside business interests do not violate ethics laws.

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Connected Entities

personMarcia Supria“Appointee to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities.”Map →

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

otherSection 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes“The legal statute governing conflict of interest waivers for public officials.”Map →

personCommissioner Davis“Commissioner who sponsored the conflict waiver motion; was inaudible during the ”Map →

Sources

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