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File #: 24-2597    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/17/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/23/2024 Final action:
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Jessica Brand, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Public Defender Board, for a term ending April 23, 2028.
Attachments: 1. 24-2597 OCA-Jessica Brand.pdf
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Department: County Administration

Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Deputy County Administrator

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

 

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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Jessica Brand, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Public Defender Board, for a term ending April 23, 2028.

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Background and Discussion:

The Harris County Public Defender's Office Board (hereinafter referred to as PDO Board or Board) was created by Order of Harris County Commissioners Court dated September 14, 2010, to recommend the selection of the Chief Defender for the Harris County Public Defender's Office and thereafter monitor the office's progress.

 

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Appointment of an expired, at-large position previously appointed by the County Judge, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

 

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09/24/2019

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Approval to appoint George McCall Secrest, Jr., as a representative of the Houston Bar Association, to the Harris County Public Defender Board.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: April 23, 2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

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

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Santamaria, Director, OCA - Boards & Commissions

Attachments (if applicable): Nominee’s resume