Primary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin Rowley, Chief People Officer
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Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of the proposed framework for the Harris County Benefits Advisory Council, developed in coordination with the Boards & Commissions Office in response to Commissioners Court direction on July 9, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
On July 9, 2026, Commissioners Court directed Human Resources & Talent (HRT), in coordination with the Harris County Boards & Commissions Office, to establish a retiree advisory council to serve as a structured forum for retiree feedback and recommendations.
Following Court direction, HRT worked with the Boards & Commissions Office to develop a proposed framework for the advisory body, including its purpose, membership, governance, scope of work, operating structure, and implementation timeline. HRT also reviewed approaches used by other public-sector organizations and considered how an advisory body could most effectively support the County’s broader benefits planning and member engagement efforts.
Through this planning process, HRT recommends establishing a Harris County Benefits Advisory Council (BAC) that includes equal representation from active employees and retirees. While the original Court direction focused on retirees, expanding the Council to include employees provides a m...
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