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File #: 23-0210    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 12/29/2022 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/10/2023 Final action: 1/10/2023
Title: Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to ?551.071, Government Code, for an Agreement between Harris County and Viada & Strayer as Special Counsel Services in connection with Demetria Brooks, Individually and as Sister and Personal Representative of the Estate of Roderick Brooks deceased, et al v. Harris County Sheriff's Office, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-0322, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
Sponsors: Bridget Johnson
Attachments: 1. Viada & Strayer Agreement & Order (1-10-23)

Department: County Attorney

Department Head/Elected Official: Christian D. Menefee

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

 

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Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for an Agreement between Harris County and Viada & Strayer as Special Counsel Services in connection with Demetria Brooks, Individually and as Sister and Personal Representative of the Estate of Roderick Brooks deceased, et al v. Harris County Sheriff’s Office, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-0322, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Bridget Johnson, General Counsel Executive Assistant. Office of the County Attorney Christian D. Menefee

 

Attachments (if applicable): Special Counsel Agreement & Order