Legislation Details

File #: 26-0165    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/22/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. ?551.074, for discussion and possible action regarding potential candidates for County Administrator.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

Secondary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin Rowley, Chief People Officer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

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 by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. ?551.074, for discussion and possible action regarding potential candidates for County Administrator.
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Background and Discussion:
In August 2025, the job description for the role of permanent County Administrator was approved by Commissioners Court and subsequently posted publicly. Potential candidates have since been identified and this Executive Session will allow Commissioners Court to discuss their applications.

Expected Impact:
Discussion and possible action on potential candidates will facilitate the timely appointment of a permanent County Administrator.

Alternative Options:
N/A

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: The appointment of a permanent County Administrator will support the implementation of all County Strategic Plan goals, ob...

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