Legislation Details

File #: 24-5442    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 8/20/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/27/2024 Final action: 8/27/2024
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Katherine M. Bacon, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees, Position 4, for a term beginning September 1, 2024, and ending September 1, 2026.
Attachments: 1. Katherine Bacon resume.pdf
Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Deputy County Administrator

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Katherine M. Bacon, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees, Position 4, for a term beginning September 1, 2024, and ending September 1, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris Center Board of Trustees acts as the governing body of the Harris Center in accordance with Sec. 534.001 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. The Harris Center is the publicly-funded, local provider of community based behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) services for Harris County and the surrounding region.

Expected Impact:
Appointment to a soon-to-be expiring seat assigned to and previously nominated by Precinct 4, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

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_ Justice and Safety
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_ Flooding
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X Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
06/28/2022
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for an Executive Session for approval of the reappointment of Judge Bonnie Hellums to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees for a term ending August 31, 2024.

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