9-1-1 Emergency Network Board of Directors
Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Network
602 Sawyer St, Suite 710
Houston, TX 77009
Contact: Lavergne Schwender
Phone: (713) 625-9911 Fax: (713) 625-9911
Email: Lschwender@911.org
Updated as of: 6/19/2009
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(State)
Chapter 772, Subchapter B. Texas Health & Safety Code.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
The purpose of this state law is to establish the number 9-1-1 as the primary emergency telephone number for use by certain local governments to develop and improve emergency communication procedures and facilities in a manner that makes possible the quick response to any person calling the telephone numbers 9-1-1 seeking police, fire, medical and other emergency services. Subchapter B applies to counties with a population in excess of 2 million (Harris County). The Board of Managers is created to name, control and manage the district.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1:00 p.m.; 602 Sawyer St, 1st floor Board Room.
COMPOSITION
Six members comprise this board, two of which are appointed by the Mayor of Houston and Confirmed by City Council.
Positions 1 & 2 Appointed by the Mayor of Houston and approved by City Council.
Position 3 Appointed by Harris County Commissioner's Court.
Position 4 Appointed jointly by Volunteer Fire Departments operating in the district.
Position 5 Appointed jointly by participating nonprincipal municipalities.
Position 6 Appointed by the principal service supplier (Southwestern Bell) (Non-Voting).
The members of the board in the performance of their duties as such, shall serve without compensation.
TERM: Two years (staggered). Three members expire in each two year term cycle.
CHAIRPERSON: The chairperson is elected by the board’s membership.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is NOT included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston. Required to take an Ethics Course.
MEMBER LIST