Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton ─ Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
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 to renew membership with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in an amount not to exceed $6,060 for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
National Association of County and City Health Officials has sought to improve the public's health while adhering to a set of core values: equity, excellence, participation, respect, integrity, leadership, science & innovation. National Association of County and City Health Officials provides valuable resources and tools that allow local public health departments to develop and adhere to best practices. Through a vast range of funded projects and initiatives, NACCHO builds and strengthens relationships with communities, partners, and stakeholders. Oftentimes, these projects lead to capacity building and facilitate peer exchange of best practices, as well as identifying needs and informing public policy.
Expected Impact:
Membership to NACCHO will allow Harris County Public Health to keep up to date with public health news and developments nationwide, share ideas and connect with other health departments through education, discussions, and networking, apply to receive special assistance through grants offered by NACCHO, and take advantage of other benefits offered to members.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel(Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: July 21, 2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): July 21, 2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Richard Williams, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): NACCHO FY26 Agency Dues