Legislation Details

File #: 25-2875    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 4/28/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/8/2025 Final action: 5/8/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Chris DeClaire, a nominee from the County Judge, as a Beneficiary Director of the Board of Directors of the Children's Assessment Center Foundation for a term ending May 8, 2028.
Attachments: 1. Christopher DeClaire Resume - CAC Foundation Board Nominee.pdf

Primary Department: County Administration

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

 

Secondary Department: County Judge

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Judge Lina Hidalgo

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

 

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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 possible reappointment of Chris DeClaire, a nominee from the County Judge, as a Beneficiary Director of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Assessment Center Foundation for a term ending May 8, 2028.

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Background and Discussion:

The purpose of the Children’s Assessment Center Foundation, a Texas non-profit corporation (the “Foundation”) is to advocate, support, and fundraise for the Children’s Assessment Center. The Foundation is responsible for raising 50% of the Center's operating budget as mandated in the agreement between Harris County and The Children's Assessment Center.

 

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Reappointment of an expired position previously nominated by the County Judge, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the commission.

 

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12/14/2021

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Request by the County Judge for an Executive Session and possible approval to reappoint Christopher DeClaire as Treasurer and one of the Beneficiary Directors of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Assessment Center Foundation for a three-year term ending December 31, 2024.: Exception-To reappoint Christopher DeClaire as Treasurer and one of the Beneficiary Directors of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Assessment Center Foundation for a three-year term ending December 31, 2024.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 5/8/2025

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