Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section
Project ID (if applicable):
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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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 the appointment of Markia Bordeaux, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the African American Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 4, for a term beginning October 30, 2026, and ending October 30, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Commissioners Court established the African American Cultural Heritage Commission in January 2020 as an advisory board to the commissioners court in matters concerning the identification, recognition, and preservation of African American cultural heritage in the county.
Expected Impact:
Appointment to an expiring seat assigned to and previously nominated by the Commissioner of Precinct 4, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.
Alternative Options:
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):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken 10/29/2024 320
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