Legislation Details

File #: 25-0907    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 1/24/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/6/2025 Final action: 2/6/2025
Title: Request for discussion and possible action to amend the bylaws of the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission.

Primary Department: County Administration

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for discussion and possible action to amend the bylaws of the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission.

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Background and Discussion:

The proposed amendments have been made at the Commission's request and in consultation with the County Attorney’s Office and the Boards & Commissions Office. Article II (sections A - D) is amended to increase the size of the commission membership from 5 to 7 voting members; 5 of the members remain court-nominated and appointed members (1 per office), and the additional two positions (6 and 7) are commission-recommended and court-approved. Additionally, Article II (section L) is amended to clarify posting requirements for advisory boards/commissions.

 

Expected Impact:

Update bylaws to reflect current commission needs and practices.

 

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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

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Prior Court Action (if any):

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04/23/2024

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Request by the Office of County Administration for discussion and possible action to amend the bylaws of the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 2/6/2025

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): Redlined document with revisions