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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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to amend the appointment designations of Arva L. Howard and Susana R. Molina to the Harris County Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission to reflect Arva L. Howard as the jointly appointed member, for a term ending September 30, 2027, and Susana R. Molina as the member appointed by Commissioners Court, for a term ending October 30, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
This adjustment is recommended to provide enhanced flexibility in the scheduling and convening of hearing panels, while ensuring continued compliance with state law, which prohibits more than one commission member appointed by the same appointing authority from serving on the same hearing panel. As the jointly appointed member, Commissioner Howard will be able to participate in all hearings for which she is available. Commissioner Molina will continue to serve as the member appointed by Commissioners Court and will participate in hearing panels in accordance with state law requirements. The adjustment in appointment designations was approved by the two other appointing authorities, the Sheriff and District Attorney.
Expected Impact:
Preserve operational continuity, support efficient panel scheduling and member participation, and ensure full compliance with statutory provisions governing panel composition.
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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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09/18/2025 |
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Arva L. Howard, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission for a term ending September 30, 2027. |
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10/30/2025 |
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Susana R. Molina, a joint nominee from the County Judge, Sheriff, and the District Attorney, to the Harris County Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission, for a term ending October 30, 2027. |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Santamaria, Director, Boards & Commissions - OCA
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