Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section
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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 James Bethke, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel Board of Directors, for a term ending June 25, 2030.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) is a governmental entity created by the Harris County Commissioners Court for the purpose of appointing counsel in criminal and juvenile delinquency proceedings before Harris County's district courts and county courts at law. The MAC is advised by a 9-member board appointed by Commissioners Court. Board members serve four-year terms
Expected Impact:
Appointment to fill a position assigned to and previously nominated by Precinct 2, 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
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