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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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 by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Aresha Davwa, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission, Position 9, for a term ending November 13, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
The commission serves in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations to the Court to improve economic, social, health, and safety outcomes for AAPI residents of Harris County. The bylaws establish a commission consisting of 9 court-appointed positions, including 5 assigned positions (1 per court office), and 4 at-large positions appointed by a majority vote of the Court. Members will initially serve staggered terms, with odd-numbered positions serving for three (3) years and even-numbered positions serving for two (2) years.
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Fill an at-large commission member position established when the court created the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission.
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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:
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03/27/2025 |
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Request for approval to adopt bylaws for the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission. |
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Anticipated Court Date: 11/13/2025
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
Attachments (if applicable): Nominee’s resume