Purpose

To establish a Code of Ethics for the Broward County Commission and work in a collaborative and communicative nature with the County Commission in drafting the Code of Ethics.

The Ethics Commission shall present a Code of Ethics, to the Broward County Commission for consideration, no later than at the first County Commission meeting in March 2010. If the Broward County Commission fails to adopt the Proposed Ethics Code as proposed within 180 days of its receipt of the proposal, the Proposed Ethics Code shall be presented to the electors of Broward County for consideration at the November 2010 General Election. If approved by the electors of Broward County, the Proposed Ethics Code shall become part of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.

The Ethics Commission shall cease to exist upon adoption of the Proposed Ethics Code by the Broward County Commission or upon the consideration of the Proposed Ethics Code by the electors of Broward County, regardless of outcome.

Created By

Charter of Broward County, Section 11.08, as amended.

Membership

Eleven (11) members.

Each County Commissioner shall appoint one (1) member from their respective districts.

The Broward League of Cities shall appoint two (2) countywide members.

Terms

Members shall serve until a Code of Ethics is adopted by either the Broward County Commission or the electors of Broward County.

If a member fails to attend any three (3) consecutive meetings, that member shall be considered to have vacated their seat, and the vacancy will be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

Quorum

A majority of the members.

Attorney

Robert L. Teitler, Assistant County Attorney
954-357-7600

Coordinator

Monica Cepero, Assistant to County Administrator
954-357-7354

Meetings

Currently inactive.

The Broward County Commission adopted an ethics ordinance on 8/10/10.

Financial Disclosure not required.

Updated 8/17/10