Department: Managed Assigned Counsel
Department Head/Elected Official: Kenneth Hardin
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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Request for approval to use general funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for legal empowerment community awareness events in calendar year 2024.
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Background and Discussion:
The funds are currently available within the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC)' s Harris County general fund. No additional departments funds needed. In 2024, the MAC anticipates hosting community awareness initiatives on the MAC and the right to legal counsel. Approved funds will be used for food/beverage expenses; registration charges; activity or venue fees; and/or associated costs. All reimbursement or request for payments will be submitted to the auditor. The MAC is currently collaborating with various resource providers to assist MAC with hosting the legal empowerment event where key attendees within the criminal justice system will attend for community awareness with a tentative date of March 16, 2024.
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The funds are currently available within the MAC's Harris County general fund. No additional funds needed.
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_X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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