Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: Managed Assigned Counsel
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Kenneth Hardin, 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 Managed Assigned Counsel effective October 18, 2025 - November 28, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
Kenneth Hardin, has given advance notice of his resignation. In connection with this notice, OCA is requesting Commissioners Court approval of a new position in the Managed Assigned Counsel to be used for succession planning and allow an orderly transition of work and responsibilities. The new position would be held by Mr. Hardin and would end with his resignation date of November 28, 2025.
* The Managed Assigned Counsel should work with the Office of Management and Budget to identify one-time funding, if needed.
* Mr. Hardin will be transferred to the Succession Position and will continue with his regular job duties.
* The vacated regular appointed position will be recruited and onboarded. Mr. Hardin may be requested to assist with recruitment.
* Mr. Hardin will transfer duties to the replacement employee for the regular appointed position and assist with their training, when requested.
* Mr. Hardin will assist his replacement for the regular appointed position with other special projects when requested until his resignation.
* Upon reaching Mr. Hardin...
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