Legislation Details

File #: 25-7942    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 reappointment of Commissioner Lesley Briones, with Commissioner Tom Ramsey as alternate, and reappointment of Commissioner Adrian Garcia, with Commissioner Rodney Ellis as alternate, as Harris County's representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly and Board of Directors for terms ending December 31, 2026.
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 reappointment of Commissioner Lesley Briones, with Commissioner Tom Ramsey as alternate, and reappointment of Commissioner Adrian Garcia, with Commissioner Rodney Ellis as alternate, as Harris County's representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly and Board of Directors for terms ending December 31, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area wide problems. Harris County Commissioners Court may appoint two (2) Representatives and two (2) Alternates to the H-GAC General Assembly and Board of Directors. Appointees must be elected officials of the Commissioner's Court. Terms begin on January 1st and expire on December 31st of each year.

Expected Impact:
The reappointments ensure Harris County representation on the H-GAC and will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

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