Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Secondary Department: County Judge
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo, County Judge
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section
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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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 reappointment of Tonyel Edwards, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Resources for Children and Adults Board, for a term ending September 22, 2029.
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Background and Discussion:
The Board is responsible for the protective services program for the children and adults of Harris County as set forth in the March 2002 Agreement between Harris County Commissioners Court and the Texas Department of Human Services, now the Department of Family and Protective Services, and any succeeding agreements and applicable statutes; and (b) administratively responsible for the operation of the Harris County Guardianship Program.
Expected Impact:
Appointment to an expired position assigned to and previously nominated by the County Judge, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.
Alternative Options:
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:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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