Broward Approves Conflict Waiver for Official Under F.S. 112.313(7)(a)
The Commission is asked to waive a statutory conflict of interest under Florida's Code of Ethics for Darren L. Badore, who has employment or contractual ties to entities that receive Broward County funding. Section 112.313(7)(a) prohibits public officers or employees from having employment relationships with entities doing business with their agency, but allows a waiver under specified conditions.
What this means for you
For government ethics and local government attorneys, this is a live example of the Commission exercising its conflict-waiver authority — worth tracking to see what disclosure record accompanies it and whether the waiver meets the statutory criteria, since an improperly granted waiver can expose both the official and the county to ethics complaints or litigation. If you advise clients who contract with Broward or hold public positions, this item signals the Commission's current appetite for conflict waivers and the procedural template they are using.
Note: The agenda title does not specify which entities Badore is affiliated with or his official role, so the full scope of the conflict and the sufficiency of any required disclosure cannot be assessed from this item alone.
