Legislation Details

File #: 25-0907    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 1/24/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/6/2025 Final action: 2/6/2025
Title: Request for discussion and possible action to amend the bylaws of the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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 for discussion and possible action to amend the bylaws of the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission.
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Background and Discussion:
The proposed amendments have been made at the Commission's request and in consultation with the County Attorney's Office and the Boards & Commissions Office. Article II (sections A - D) is amended to increase the size of the commission membership from 5 to 7 voting members; 5 of the members remain court-nominated and appointed members (1 per office), and the additional two positions (6 and 7) are commission-recommended and court-approved. Additionally, Article II (section L) is amended to clarify posting requirements for advisory boards/commissions.

Expected Impact:
Update bylaws to reflect current commission needs and practices.

Alternative Options:
N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
04/23/2024
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