Primary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin Rowley
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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 for approval of the voluntary payroll deduction agreement for the Asian American Peace Officers Association in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 155.
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Background and Discussion:
Human Resources & Talent has received the signed voluntary payroll deduction agreement for the Asian American Peace Officers Association, which is a bona fide employee association qualified for exemption under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).
The required process for authorizing such a deduction is contained in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 155, Subchapter A, and is implemented through County Auditor Procedure L.2-6, Establishment of New Voluntary Payroll Deductions for Harris County Employees. This procedure outlines the review, approval, and agreement processes for establishing new voluntary deductions for employee associations or charitable organizations.
In accordance with the procedure, the County Attorney's Office has prepared the formal voluntary payroll deduction agreement, which has been reviewed and signed by the requesting entity. Upon final approval by Commissioners Court, the County Auditor's Office will amend Form 777 (Payroll Deduction Agreement) to include the Asian American Peace Officers Association and coordinate setup of the new deduction type within the...
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