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 appointment of Brian Freedman, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, Position 12, for a term ending January 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District regulates groundwater withdrawal throughout Harris and Galveston counties for the purpose of preventing land subsidence, which leads to increased flooding. Harris County Commissioners Court is required to appoint a total of 3 Directors to the Board of the Subsidence District, with each seat representing agriculture, industry, and a Municipal Utility District (MUD), respectively.
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Appointment 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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02/26/2021
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Appoint Melinda Salazar to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors as the industry representative with a term beginning February 1, 2021 and expiring on January 31, 2023.
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