Memorandum: Executive Order 22-279 (Declaring a Vacancy on the Broward County School Board)

TO:                 Members of the Press

 FROM:           Taryn Fenske, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis

DATE:             Thursday, December 22, 2022

RE:                 Executive Order 22-279 (Declaring a Vacancy on the Broward County School Board)

Good Morning:

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-279 (Declaring a Vacancy on the Broward County School Board) , ordering the official declaration of a vacancy on the Broward County School Board.

Per Florida Statutes, a vacancy in office occurs “upon the refusal of the person elected or appointed to accept the office,” and that a vacancy in office shall occur “upon the failure of a person elected or appointed to office to qualify for office within 30 days from the commencement of the term of office.” Since 30 days have passed since the commencement of the term of office for Broward County School Board District 1, and no person has taken office within that time period, Governor DeSantis declares that a vacancy exists on the Broward County School Board, which he will fill in compliance with the law.

A copy of Executive order 22-279 can be found here.

Sincerely,

Taryn Fenske

Director of Communications

Governor Ron DeSantis