Primary Department: Pretrial Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Natalie Michailides
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of financial authorization for costs associated with career fairs in Texas to recruit staff.
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Background and Discussion:
The request of $4,000 is for costs associated with career fairs at universities (Sam Houston, University of Houston, Prairie View) and an exhibit booth at Texas Association of Pretrial Services in Conroe in May 2025 to recruit new staff. Costs entail registration, travel, and materials.
Expected Impact:
The agency has historically had many open PCNs that are in need to be filled. Pretrial Services started in late 2024 started recruiting at local universities and this has proven to be a benefit to getting new graduates.
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