Legislation Details

File #: 25-7938    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 12/1/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action: 12/11/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Jennifer Hernandez, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Worksite Safety Committee, representing unionized workers, for a two-year term ending December 11, 2027.
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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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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 Jennifer Hernandez, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Worksite Safety Committee, representing unionized workers, for a two-year term ending December 11, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
The 7-member Worksite Safety Committee (WSC) is composed of industry, labor, and county stakeholders who will work to increase transparency about and oversight of worker safety issues and foster an environment in which workers can communicate safety concerns.

Expected Impact:
The WSC will help shape and support the county's Worksite Safety Policy.

Alternative Options:

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
11/13/2025|1010|Request for consideration and potential approval of a Harris County Construction P...

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