Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, 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 Edwin A. "Buddy" Grantham, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees for a term ending January 29, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris Center Board of Trustees acts as the governing body of the Harris Center in accordance with Sec. 534.001 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. The Harris Center is the publicly-funded, local provider of community based behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) services for Harris County and the surrounding region.
Expected Impact:
Appointment to an at-large seat previously nominated by Precinct 2, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.
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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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