Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner
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 Gene Wu, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission, Position 1, for a term ending April 10, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
The commission will serve in an advisory capacity and make recommendations to the Court to improve economic, social, health, and safety outcomes for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) residents of Harris County. The proposed bylaws establish a commission consisting of 9 court-appointed positions, including 5 assigned positions (1 per court office), and 4 at-large positions appointed by a majority vote of the Court. Members will initially serve staggered terms, with odd-numbered positions serving for three (3) years and even-numbered positions serving for two (2) years.
Expected Impact:
Fill the new commission member positions established by the Court's creation of the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission.
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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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