Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, 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 Monique Sparks, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel Board of Directors, for a term ending April 16, 2030.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) is a governmental entity created by the Harris County Commissioners Court for the purpose of appointing counsel in criminal and juvenile delinquency proceedings before Harris County's district courts and county courts at law. The MAC is advised by a 9-member board appointed by Commissioners Court. Board members serve four year terms
Expected Impact:
Appointment to fill a vacant position assigned to and previously nominated by Precinct 4, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.
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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
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