Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Deputy County Administrator
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Executive Session
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Commissioner Lesley Briones, with alternate delegate Roberto Trevi?o, as Harris County's representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council for terms ending December 31, 2024.
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Background and Discussion:
The Transportation Policy Council (TPC) provides policy guidance and overall coordination of the transportation planning activities within the eight-county Metropolitan Planning Organization region, which consists of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties. Each year, Harris County Commissioners Court may select and appoint representatives to the TPC. Terms begin on January 1st and expire on December 31st of each year.
Expected Impact:
Appointments to the two remaining positions (primary and alternate) will ensure the continuity of Harris County's representation on the TPC. The Court previously appointed Commissioner Adrian Garcia, with alternate delegate Milton Rahman, as Harris County's first primary member.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
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Action Taken
12/13/2022
369
To reappoint Judge Lina Hidalgo, with alternate delegate Roberto Trevi?o, and Commissioner Adrian Garcia, with alt...
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