I hereby certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 11th of August 2026, by 3:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least three continuous business days preceding the scheduled date of said meeting. Julie Helsham City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 254-953- 5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email jhelsham@harkerheights.gov for further information. Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary. Note: On occasion the City Council may consider agenda items out of order. City Council Memorandum FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: August 18, 2026 RECEIVE AND DISCUSS A PRESENTATION REGARDING CYBERSECURITY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND THE ETHICS ANNUAL TRAINING. (INFORMATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR) EXPLANATION: Texas Government Code Sections 2054.5191 and 2063.103 require local government employees to complete annual cybersecurity awareness training. In addition, Texas Government Code Sections 2054.5191 and 2054.5193 require certain state and local government employees and officials to complete a certified artificial intelligence (AI) awareness training program. The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), in consultation with the Public Sector AI Systems Advisory Board, certifies eligible training programs to comply with this requirement. All government entities report completion to Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) by August 31 each year. Annual ethics training is mandated for certain local government officials, employees, and related parties under the Texas Local Government Code 161.105. AGENDA ITEM #III.1. City Council Memorandum FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: August 18, 2026 RECEIVE AND DISCUSS A PRESENTATION REGARDING A PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE 2026 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) AND ADOPTING FOUR (4) LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2026 NEC. (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT/BUILDING OFFICIAL) EXPLANATION: On August 25, 2020, the City of Harker Heights adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) with four (4) local amendments through Ordinance No. 2020-33. On September 26, 2023, the City adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with four (4) local amendments through Ordinance No. 2023-38. Effective September 1, 2026, the State of Texas, through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), will establish the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) as the minimum standard for electrical work throughout the state. Pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, Title 8, Section 1305.201(c), municipalities are authorized to adopt local amendments to the National Electrical Code. Accordingly, t

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