Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
Secondary Department: County Judge
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Judge Lina Hidalgo
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Executive Session
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Carol Paret, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Hospital District Board of Trustees, dba Harris Health System Board, Position 5, for a term ending January 23, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris Health System is a fully integrated healthcare system that cares for all residents of Harris County, Texas. It is the first accredited healthcare institution in Harris County to be designated as a Medical Home and one of the largest in the country. The system includes: Ben Taub Hospital (Est. 1963), Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Est. 1989), and Outpatient/ Ambulatory care services.
Expected Impact:
Reappointment of an expired position assigned to and previously appointed by the County Judge, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.
Alternative Options:
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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