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Appointment and Ethics Waiver for Kimberly Bryant

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPOINT Kimberly Bryant to the Homeless Continuum of Care Board in the category of “CareerSource Broward.” ACTION: (T-11:06 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Kimberly Bryant who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. ACTION: (T-11:06 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.

March 26, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action allows Kimberly Bryant to serve on a county board while maintaining an employment relationship with an entity that receives Broward County funding, which would otherwise be restricted under state ethics laws.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Kimberly Bryant

She is the individual appointed to the board and the recipient of the ethics waiver.

Homeless Continuum of Care Board

The board gains a new member in the CareerSource Broward category.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 26, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Broward County government approved the appointment of Kimberly Bryant to the Homeless Continuum of Care Board and granted her an ethics waiver regarding her employment status.

Key Facts

Kimberly Bryant was appointed to the Homeless Continuum of Care Board representing CareerSource Broward.
The appointment was approved by a 9-0 vote.
An ethics waiver was granted to Kimberly Bryant under Section 112.313(7)(a) of the Florida Statutes.
The waiver allows Bryant to serve on the board despite having an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives Broward County funds.
The ethics waiver was approved by a 9-0 vote.
Both actions were approved at 11:06 AM on February 25, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Kimberly Bryant need an ethics waiver?

Under Florida law, individuals are generally restricted from holding certain positions if they have a contractual or employment relationship with an entity that receives county funds; the waiver allows her to serve despite this relationship.

What is the Homeless Continuum of Care Board?

It is a board that oversees strategies and services related to homelessness in the region.

Why It Matters

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Standard Ethics Waiver Usage

The use of a formal waiver under Florida Statute 112.313(7)(a) is a standard mechanism for local governments to allow board members to serve despite potential financial conflicts.

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Connected Entities

organizationOffice of Intergovernmental Affairs“The department that introduced the items.”Map →

locationBroward County“The local government body approving the motions.”Map →

organizationHomeless Continuum of Care Board“The board to which Kimberly Bryant was appointed.”Map →

personKimberly Bryant“Appointee to the Homeless Continuum of Care Board and subject of the ethics waiv”Map →

organizationCareerSource Broward“The category under which Kimberly Bryant was appointed.”Map →

Sources

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