Primary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin Rowley
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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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 for approval of a voluntary payroll deduction agreement for the Asian American Peace Officers Association, a non-profit charitable organization qualified for exemption under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).
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Background and Discussion:
Human Resources & Talent has received a request for a voluntary payroll deduction agreement for the Asian American Peace Officers Association, a non-profit charitable organization qualified for exemption under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).
The required process for authorizing such a deduction is contained in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 155, Subchapter A, and is implemented through County Auditor Procedure L.2-6, Establishment of New Voluntary Payroll Deductions for Harris County Employees. This procedure outlines the review, approval, and agreement processes for establishing new voluntary deductions for employee associations or charitable organizations.
In accordance with the procedure, this request has been reviewed by Human Resources & Talent and the County Auditor’s Office for compliance with statutory and procedural requirements. If authorized by Commissioners Court, the County Attorney’s Office will prepare the formal voluntary payroll deduction agreement. Upon execution, the County Auditor’s Office will amend Form 777 (Payroll Deduction Agreement) to include the Asian American Peace Officers Association and coordinate setup of the new deduction type within the payroll system.
Pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 155 and Procedure L.2-6, the Association will be responsible for payment of all administrative setup and processing fees as determined by the County Auditor’s Office.
Approval of this request will provide employees with an additional voluntary payroll deduction option supporting a recognized charitable organization.
Expected Impact:
Provides employees with an additional payroll deduction option supporting a recognized employee association.
Alternative Options:
The County can choose not to approve the organization, and the organization will not be available for employees to choose as a voluntary payroll deduction.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: K: Provide workers with training and other supports (e.g. child care) to participate fully in the local economy.
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erika Owens, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources and Talent
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