Primary Department: County Clerk
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Teneshia Hudspeth
Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of one (1) position effective May 16, 2026, with no budget impact.
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Background and Discussion:
Approval is requested for one Financial Analyst III position to support the Elections Department’s Budget Director, who oversees the department’s budget and purchasing operations. This position will assist in preparing and analyzing the annual budget, developing multi-year financial forecasts aligned with the office’s strategic objectives, and supporting procurement oversight. The Financial Analyst III will also serve as a key liaison between the Elections Department and other county departments to ensure coordinated and efficient financial operations.
Expected Impact:
The position strengthens continuity of financial operations by providing leadership and oversight in the Director’s absence. The Financial Analyst III will support daily management of budget and purchasing functions, reduce operational risk, and ensure timely decision-making to meet county and election-related deadlines.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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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Location:
Address (if applicable): 15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Election Director’s Office |
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$55,608 |
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$120,484 |
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$120,484 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 5/16/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Choose an item.
Contact(s) name, title, department: Amanda Vasquez, Director of HR-Elections, County Clerk’s Office
Attachments (if applicable): 3441 and Deputy Director of Finance Job Description