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 Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Dr. Kimiko-Holland Dixon, Lauren Davis, and Kerry L. Mckeel, nominees recommended by Veterinary Public Health, as provided by the approved committee bylaws, to the Harris County Veterinary Public Health Advisory Committee for terms ending June 4, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
As provided by Section 3 of the approved committee bylaws, the Veterinary Public Health Director shall nominate four (4) members of the Committee, subject to approval by the Commissioners Court. In compliance with Texas Health & Safety Code, Section 823.005(b), the Director shall nominate one licensed veterinarian, one county or municipal official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, and one representative from an animal welfare organization.
Expected Impact:
Appointment to vacant or expired positions on the committee which will assist with compliance with animal shelter standards outlined by Chapter 823 of the Health and Safety Code.
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N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
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Action Taken
04/07/2020
7.a
Request from Public Health Services for approval to appoint Constable Ted Heap to the county official position of the Harris County Animal Shelter Advisory Committe...
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