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Presented in: NHCRWA Regular Meeting - September 16, 2024 on 2024-09-16

“Director Rowell moved to modify the Rules, suggesting an increase in the annual maximum to $13,000 while maintaining the daily limit of $200, and with Directors Rowell and Graham voting in favor, and Directors Kelly, Barker and Ramsey voting against, the motion failed. AMENDMENT TO THE AUTHORITY RULES OF PROCEDURE TO REMOVE _4.04C REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Mr. Johnson stated that a memo regarding the campaign contributions has been distributed to the Board. He stated that restrictions prohibiting candidates from accepting campaign contributions from vendors or potential vendors are likely unenforceable however, it might be possible to adopt rules on selection of vendors and director voting in situations with campaign contributions from vendors. Mr. Johnson cited Houston Independent School District ("HISD") as an example. Mr. Johnson indicated that, with Board approval, JP could conduct further research into the feasibility of implementing a policy similar to HISD's”