Legislation Details

File #: 25-5399    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 8/18/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Matthew Donovan to the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, for a term ending August 26, 2026, as recommended by the commission.
Attachments: 1. Matthew Donovan resume.pdf
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Matthew Donovan to the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, for a term ending August 26, 2026, as recommended by the commission.
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Background and Discussion:
Matthew Donovan is a nominee recommended by the current members of the LGBTQIA+ Commission, and will serve as an Interim Member, Position 3, as provided by Article 3, Section 1 of the LGBTQIA+ Commission Bylaws. Appointees selected as Interim Members serve a one (1) year term, but otherwise retain all regular commission member authorities.

Expected Impact:
Approval of an Interim Member nominee as recommended by the LGBTQIA+ Commission, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the commission.

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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
7/15/2024
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Request by the Off...

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