Legislation Details

File #: 25-6460    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 10/3/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/16/2025 Final action: 10/16/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Dr. Adria Flowers, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Veterinary Public Health Advisory Committee, for a term ending October 16, 2029.

Primary Department: County Administration

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Dr. Adria Flowers, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Veterinary Public Health Advisory Committee, for a term ending October 16, 2029.

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Background and Discussion:

Chapter 823 of the Health and Safety Code requires that the Harris County Animal Shelter have an advisory committee to assist with compliance with animal shelter standards outlined by the chapter. The Committee may study, advise, and report on recommendations it deems effective to promote animal welfare outcomes and to ensure compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823. As provided by Section 2 of the approved bylaws, each member of the Commissioners Court shall nominate one (1) member for appointment to the Board, subject to approval by the Commissioners Court.

 

Expected Impact:

Appointment to a vacant position assigned to Precinct 1, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

 

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Santamaria, Director, OCA - Boards & Commissions

Attachments (if applicable): Nominee’s resume