Changes to City of Fort Lauderdale Nepotism Policy
January 6, 2026
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The Frame
City employees and their relatives are now permitted to work in the same department, provided that one does not directly supervise or report to the other.
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City of Fort Lauderdale employees
Employees are now permitted to work in the same department as relatives, provided there is no direct reporting relationship.
Last recorded activity January 6, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends Chapter 2, Section 2-43 of the City of Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances.
- The previous restriction prohibiting relatives from working in the same department is repealed.
- A new prohibition is established that prevents relatives from having a direct reporting relationship.
- The ordinance applies to Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- The ordinance has officially passed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my relative and I work in the same department now?
Are there any remaining restrictions on hiring relatives?
Why It Matters
City employees and their relatives are now permitted to work in the same department, provided that one does not directly supervise or report to the other.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Relaxation of Nepotism Restrictions
The city is moving from a broad departmental restriction to a more targeted supervisory restriction regarding the employment of relatives.
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