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: Executive Session
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Human Resources and Talent for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074, for discussion and possible action regarding potential candidates for the County Administrator position.
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Background and Discussion:
In August 2025, the job description for the role of permanent County Administrator was approved by Commissioners Court and subsequently posted publicly. Potential candidates have since been identified and this Executive Session will allow Commissioners Court to discuss their applications.
Expected Impact:
Discussion and possible action on potential candidates will facilitate the timely appointment of a permanent County Administrator.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: The appointment of a permanent County Administrator will support the implementation of all County Strategic Plan goals, objectives, and initiatives.
Prior Court Action (if any):
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01/29/2026 |
293 |
Executive Session |
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01/08/2026 |
342 |
Executive Session |
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05/08/2025 |
20 |
Direction for OCA, HRT, and a hiring committee to select and approve an executive recruitment firm already under contract to assist in the search for a permanent County Administrator |
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04/21/2025 |
5 |
Approval of the appointment of an interim County Administrator and directing OCA and HRT to develop with Court Offices a process for a national search for the appointment of a permanent County Administrator |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/12/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Andrea Coughlin Rowley, Chief People Officer, Human Resources and Talent
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