Legislation Details

File #: 25-2971    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/30/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/8/2025 Final action: 5/8/2025
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action regarding efforts to address pay disparities and advance pay equity across the Harris County workforce.
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Discussion Item

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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action regarding efforts to address pay disparities and advance pay equity across the Harris County workforce.
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Background and Discussion:
Commissioners Court has taken numerous steps to address pay parity and pay equity. This item requests an update on actions taken and funds allocated, spent and/or encumbered to date to address issues of pay parity and pay inequities, as well as possible approaches to advance pay equity and mitigate pay disparities in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.

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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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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): N/A
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Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide

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