Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Executive Session
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Management Representatives to the Consultation Team, for terms effective upon the designation of the Consultation Agent.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Commissioners Court adopted the Consultation Policy on August 8, 2026, with an effective date of October 1, 2026. The policy establishes a “Management Agent”, which consists of nine (9) non-Eligible county employees designated to engage in consultation with the Consultation Agent through the Consultation Team. The 9 management representatives include one representative (a supervisory employee) from each Commissioner Court Office, as well as the County Administrator, Flood Control District Director, Toll Road Authority Director, and the Chief People Officer (Human Resources & Talent), or their designee, who will each serve as Management Representative ex-officio. Management Representatives appointed will each hold their appointment as Management Representative at will and may be removed at any time using the same process as governs their appointment.
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The Management Representatives will serve as the Management Agent and engage in consultation with the Consultation Agent through the Consultation Team.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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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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03/19/2026 |
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Request for adoption of a resolution establishing a consultation agent to foster employee engagement in the development of personnel policies and improved handling of employee grievances and disciplinary matters. |
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08/06/2026 |
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Request for discussion and possible action related to the implementation of the Harris County Consultation Policy. |
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
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: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator; Daniel Santamaria, Director, Boards & Commissions - OCA
Attachments (if applicable): Adopted Consultation Policy