Legislation Details

File #: 25-1073    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/29/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/6/2025 Final action: 2/6/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Marcia H. Faschingbauer, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports, Position 4, to serve the remainder of the unexpired term ending February 1, 2026.
Attachments: 1. 25-1073 33. Marcia Faschingbauer bio
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator

Secondary Department: County Judge
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental 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 Marcia H. Faschingbauer, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports, Position 4, to serve the remainder of the unexpired term ending February 1, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The Pilot Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the piloting of vessels in Harris County Ports, including intermediate stops and landing places for vessels on navigable streams wholly or partially located in the board's jurisdiction. The nine-member board is comprised of members appointed by the City of Houston, Harris County, the City of Pasadena, Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association, the Governor, and the Chair of the Board is appointed jointly by the City of Houston and Harris County. Pilot commissioners serve staggered terms of two years that expire on February 1.

Expected Impact:
Appointment to a vacant at-large seat previously nominated by the County Judge, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board. Because the vacancy occurred due to the former member's appointment as chair of the Commission, the incoming nominee should serve the remainder of the former member's unexpired term....

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