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BOOK 103 pn[zh delineated in the ordinance. However, I believe there should be an exemption for any employee, regardless of position, whose position has been effected by contracting with private enterprise to provide a service, such as the recent landfill and golf contracts. The Palm Beach policy, with the exception of Section 2-145(e), is applicable to the individual, not a firm or company that may employ the former employee. Our attorney's office advises that any restriction on a firm or company's right to do business is of questionable legal status. However, a former employee's involvement with any such company that does business with the County can be restricted. If the Board concurs, an ordinance will be prepared and submitted for consideration. Administrator Chandler suggested that a specific time limitation be included in the proposed ordinance and looked to the Board for direction in this matter. Commissioner Adams felt this would not solve the "raiding of our top management by consulting funis" if we do not directly address the problem. She felt the perception that contracts may be let or consultants chosen based on a relationship will not go away unless it is addressed. Chairman Eggert agreed the exemption which might be solved by removing 2-145(e) from the Palm Beach example ordinance. Administrator Chandler understood the direction the Board wished to take, but cautioned that it might be a legal problem. Commissioner Adams thought it was not that difficult legally and suggested a disclosure up front, just like we require the disclosure of contractors and others if they have any relatives who work for the County. It is the perception that everything is open and above board. Chairman Eggert thought that was a good idea to follow through with that idea. Commissioner Adams was still concerned about the raiding of top personnel; it needed to be addressed. Limiting a former employee from coming back to do business with the County would not preclude the consultant from putting that person in an Orlando office and not being directly involved. She did not know how that could be policed, but she was still uncomfortable with that and perhaps it can be looked at further. She appreciated the work that had been done on this and felt the effort was on the right track. Chairman Eggert understood Commissioner Adams' concern, but described "raiding" 54 OCTOBER 28, 1997 - _ M M