Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
Secondary Department: County Judge
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Judge Linda 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 appointment of Thomas Lopez, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, Position 5, for a term ending December 31, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
Commissioners Court created the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission in June 2023 as an advisory board to the Court with a focus on recommendations to improve economic, social, health, and safety outcomes for LGBTQIA+ residents in Harris County.
Expected Impact:
Appointment to a 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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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
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
10/10/2023
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and...
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