Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Resolution
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution in support of the CROWN Act and possible action to update Harris County personnel policies to specifically prohibit natural hair discrimination.
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Background and Discussion:
This resolution will support the CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair. The CROWN Act seeks to eliminate discrimination based on hair texture and styles. This Act was developed in response to the history of discrimination against natural hairstyles traditionally worn by people of African descent including, but not limited to braids, locs and twists. The resolution is in support of the national CROWN Act movement and asks Harris County Human Resources and Risk Management (HRRM) to develop a policy that prohibits natural hair discrimination as part of its Harris County employee personnel policies.
Expected Impact: Lead to a policy that prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle is prohibited (policy should include a safety provision if certain hairstyles pose a safety threat).
Alternative Options: Maintain current policy that does not discuss protection from discrimination based on hairstyle
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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FY 21-22
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FY 22
Next 3 FYs
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