Legislation Details

File #: 24-3279    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 5/23/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/4/2024 Final action: 6/4/2024
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Dr. Kimiko-Holland Dixon, Lauren Davis, and Kerry L. Mckeel, nominees recommended by Veterinary Public Health, as provided by the approved committee bylaws, to the Harris County Veterinary Public Health Advisory Committee for terms ending June 4, 2028.

Department: County Administration

Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Deputy County Administrator

 

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 possible appointment of Dr. Kimiko-Holland Dixon, Lauren Davis, and Kerry L. Mckeel, nominees recommended by Veterinary Public Health, as provided by the approved committee bylaws, to the Harris County Veterinary Public Health Advisory Committee for terms ending June 4, 2028.

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Background and Discussion:

As provided by Section 3 of the approved committee bylaws, the Veterinary Public Health Director shall nominate four (4) members of the Committee, subject to approval by the Commissioners Court. In compliance with Texas Health & Safety Code, Section 823.005(b), the Director shall nominate one licensed veterinarian, one county or municipal official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, and one representative from an animal welfare organization.

 

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Appointment to vacant or expired positions on the committee which will assist with compliance with animal shelter standards outlined by Chapter 823 of the Health and Safety Code.

 

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_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

X Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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04/07/2020

7.a

Request from Public Health Services for approval to appoint Constable Ted Heap to the county official position of the Harris County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and remove Patti Mercer and Dr. Sharon Anderson effective upon approval.

03/13/2018

7.d

Request from Public Health Services to appoint Laura Smith and Danielle Macicek to the Harris County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.

07/14/2015

6.h

Request from Public Health Services for authorization to appoint Mary Tipton and Dr. Sharon Anderson to the Harris County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: June 4, 2024

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): Nominees’ resume