Legislation Details

File #: 25-6459    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 10/3/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/16/2025 Final action: 10/16/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Laura Aranda Smith, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Friends of CountyPets Board, for a term ending October 16, 2028.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim 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 appointment of Laura Aranda Smith, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Friends of CountyPets Board, for a term ending October 16, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
Friends of CountyPets is the 501(c)(3) non-profit appointed to serve Harris County Pets operated under Harris County Public Health. The organization provides a valuable service by supporting non-mandated programs like community outreach, education, and other lifesaving endeavors and special initiatives.

Expected Impact:
Appointment to a position assigned to Precinct 1, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

Alternative Options:
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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

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Precinct(s): Choo...

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