Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Deputy County Administrator
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Executive Session
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Frances Casta?eda Dyess, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports for a term ending February 1, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The Pilot Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the piloting of vessels in Harris County Ports, including intermediate stops and landing places for vessels on navigable streams wholly or partially located in the board's jurisdiction. The nine-member board is comprised of members appointed by the City of Houston, Harris County, the City of Pasadena, Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association, the Governor, and the Chair of the Board is appointed jointly by the City of Houston and Harris County. Pilot commissioners serve staggered terms of two years that expire on February 1.
Expected Impact:
Reappointment to an expired position which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.
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_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
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Action Taken
01/25/2022
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To reappoint Frances Casta?eda Dyess to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports for a two-year term ending February 1, 2024.
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