Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to create a succession position in the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity effective September 6, 2025 - October 15, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
Estella Gonzalez, has given advance notice of her resignation effective October 15, 2025. In connection with this notice, OCA is requesting Commissioners Court approval of a new position in the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity to be used for succession planning and allow an orderly transition of work and responsibilities. The new position would be held by Ms. Gonzalez and would end with her resignation date of October 15, 2025.
* The Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity will identify one-time funding available within their budget.
* Ms. Gonzalez will be transferred to the Succession Position and will continue with her regular job duties.
* The vacated regular appointed position will be recruited and onboarded. Ms. Gonzalez may be requested to assist with recruitment.
* Ms. Gonzalez will transfer duties to the replacement employee for the regular appointed position and assist with their training, when requested.
* Ms. Gonzalez will assist her replacement for the regular appointed position with other spe...
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