Request for discussion and possible action, including funding and timing decisions, on the executive pay study from Korn Ferry for the 16 department heads that report to OCA and the Fire Marshal. | Community Exchange
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Request for discussion and possible action, including funding and timing decisions, on the executive pay study from Korn Ferry for the 16 department heads that report to OCA and the Fire Marshal. Harris County Commissioners Court acted on an executive pay study from Korn Ferry covering 16 department heads.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
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August 4, 2026
How this affects the community
What it means for your household Under $30,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
$30,000-$60,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
$60,000-$100,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
Over $100,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
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Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
Adrian GarciaHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Source record Organization Harris County Commissioners Court
Added to Community Exchange Aug 4, 2026
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
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Harris County Commissioners Court introduced and passed a financial authorization item on an executive pay study from Korn Ferry. The study covers 16 department heads that report to the Office of County Administration and the Fire Marshal. Commissioners discussed and took possible action on funding and timing decisions related to the study.
Harris County may change how it pays 16 top department heads. Decisions about when and how to fund this pay study affect county government operations and could influence future budget choices.
