Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
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 David Contreras, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 2, for a term beginning September 27, 2026 and ending September 26, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Commissioners Court established the Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission as an advisory board to Commissioners Court. The commission was tasked with assisting in identifying, preserving and promoting Hispanic Cultural Heritage across the county. This broadly includes events, landmarks, language and arts, history and sciences.
Expected Impact:
Reappointment to an expiring position assigned to and previously nominated by Precinct 2, 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):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken 09/19/2024 42...
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