Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, 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: Position
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 a position and associated budget effective March 21, 2026.
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Background and Discussion: The Office of County Administration is responsible for coordinating countywide operational priorities, supporting Commissioners Court directives, and ensuring that departments operate effectively and efficiently in service to Harris County residents.
As the scope and complexity of County operations continue to expand, there is a substantial need for dedicated executive-level operational support to ensure coordination of strategic initiatives, track priority projects, and facilitate communication across departments and leadership teams.
The proposed Chief of Staff position will provide high-level strategic, operational, and administrative support to the County Administrator and executive leadership. The position will serve as the County Administrator's central executive-level coordination point for major initiatives, translating strategic goals into operational plans while advancing projects remain on track with respect to timelines, resources, and organizational priorities.
The Chief of Staff role is designed to improve coordination across departments, enhance leadership capacity to manage complex ...
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