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Advisory Boards and Commissions
Key: (OC) indicates members of the board of commission are officers of the City. Such board or commission members are authorized to make binding decisions on behalf of the City.
Airport Board (OC) - Responsible for planning, development, construction and improvement of Airport facilities. Recommends improvements and policies to City Council as necessary. Two year term. Meets last
Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee - Assists the City of Lubbock in complying with terms of Chapter 823 of the Texas Health and Safety Code as amended and assists the City in establishing procedures applicable to the City’s animal control program. Membership shall consist of one Veterinarian, one City Official, one Animal Shelter Employee, one Representative from an Animal Welfare Organization and three At-Large positions. Two-year term. Meets three times per year and as needed.
Appointments Advisory Board - Maintains written guidelines for appointments to City boards and commissions, oversees a marketing plan for soliciting qualified applicants and increasing public opportunities to serve, advises City Council regarding qualified appointees, assists with new members orientation, prepares an annual demographics report, and maintains a data bank of citizens currently serving and citizens interested in serving on City boards and commissions. Two year term. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 p.m.
Audit Committee - Advises the City Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by assessing and making recommendations regarding the City's financial and performance audits, including the systems of internal control and the audit processes, findings and recommendations. Two year term. Meets four times a year or as needed.
Board of Health - Considers and makes recommendations to the City Council on any and all matters pertaining to the public health of the City. Three year term. Meets the second Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
Building Board of Appeals (OC) - Hears appeals regarding the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, and provides for reasonable interpretation of the Building Code. Members should be qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction with members representing various areas of the construction industry. Two year term. Meets the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Citizens Traffic Commission - Studies traffic problems in Lubbock, hears citizen requests and staff recommendations for new traffic control devices, and conducts education programs in traffic safety. Three year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Civil Service Commission (OC) - A three-member commission appointed by the City Manager which, among other duties, investigates disciplinary suspensions of police officers and firefighters, hears appeals of such employees concerning promotional examinations, and develops local civil service rules pursuant to State law. Three year term. Meets third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Community Development and Services - Serves as an advisory board to the City Council, with power to hold hearings in the county and to consider and make recommendations to the City Council on any and all matters pertaining to the community development services of the county. Three year term. Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Cultural Arts Grants Review Standing Sub-Committee - Responsible for developing the guidelines for the Cultural and Arts Grant Program funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax, accepting applications, and making recommendations to Civic Lubbock Board to present to the City Council for grant recipients twice each year. Three directors of Civic Lubbock also serve on the sub-committee. Three year term. Meets twice a year, in June and December.
Staff Liaison - Linda Chamales, (806) 775-2215.
Electric Utility Board (OC) - Provides complete authority over promotion and advertising of Lubbock Power and Light, and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding electric rates and expansion of electric facilities operated by Lubbock Power and Light. Two year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Entertainment Lubbock Standing Sub-Committee - Develops recommendations for the Civic Lubbock Board to present to City Council with regard to the development, organization, coordination and funding of events that would take advantage of the various talent and venues associated with the City’s entertainment industry. Three year term. Meets first Tuesday of each month.
Staff Liaison - Brooke Witcher, (806) 775-3086.
Junked Vehicle Compliance Board (OC) – Conducts public hearings prior to the removal of junk vehicles as a public nuisance to determine if the vehicle in question is a junk vehicle, to insure that the vehicle is not excepted from the provisions of the Ordinance, and to insure that the vehicle constitutes a public nuisance as set forth in the Code of Ordinances. Two year term. Meets bi-weekly on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Staff Liaison - Stuart Walker, (806) 775-3195.
Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee - Works with the Keep America Beautiful system, which includes Keep Texas Beautiful, to preserve a beautiful and sanitary environment that is beneficial to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Lubbock. Two year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Libraries Board - Advises the City Council on library services and needs. Three year term. Meets the third Monday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Lubbock Water Advisory Commission - Reviews and evaluates water and wastewater related matters and makes recommendations to City Council on such matters as: acquisition and utilization of water resources; conservation and reuse of water resources; operating budgets; facilities and infrastructure needs; and long range water and wastewater planning efforts. Two year term. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Time varies.
Model Codes & Construction Advisory Board - Assists the City of Lubbock in reviewing and recommending adoption, additions, and amendments to national model codes intended to govern the construction, renovation, use and maintenance of buildings and building systems within the City of Lubbock, including the Building, Fire, Residential, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Conservation and Existing Buildings Codes. Three year terms. Meets third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Museum & Arts Standing Sub-Committee – responsibilities include serving as an advisory board for the Silent Wings Museum and serving as an advisory board for the Buddy Holly Center. Four Directors of Civic Lubbock shall also sit on this board. Three year term. Meets quarterly on the 1st Thursday of the quarter at 12:00 noon.
Staff Liaison - Joe Hays, (806) 767-3116.
Neighborhood Redevelopment Commission [& Urban Renewal Board] (OC) - Studies the need for neighborhood rehabilitation in older sections of Lubbock, and recommends rehabilitation projects to be funded annually by the Federal Community Development Program. Two year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Park and Recreation Board - Provides a balanced recreation and open-space program for the City, including planning, construction, and maintenance of all parks, building, and facilities. The program is planned, organized and supervised by the Parks and Recreation Department. Two year term. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Permit and License Appeal Board (OC) - Hears appeals for administrative acts of City officials denying, revoking, or suspending permits and licenses issued by the City in instances where no other board is specifically appointed to hear such appeals. Two year term. Meets as needed.
Planning and Zoning Commission (OC) - Advises the City Council regarding zone changes and other matters that affect the growth and development of the community, and approves plats. Two year term. Meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Public Transit Advisory Board - Studies routes and fares and promotes the use of Citibus, a public transit service managed by McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. under a contract with the City. Three year term. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
Structural Standards Commission (OC) - Hears cases of substandard conditions on property and issues orders to abate conditions that are a danger to the public health, safety, and welfare. Two year term. Meets second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Staff Liaison - Stuart Walker, (806) 775-3195.
Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission (OC) - Serves as an advisory committee to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Recommends buildings, structures, sites, districts, areas, and lands within the City which may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks and historic landmark districts, and reviews applications for rehabilitation, renovation or expansion of landmark buildings. Composition of committee is defined by ordinance and requires representation of specific professional groups. Two year term. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:15 p.m.
Water Board of Appeals (OC) – Hears cases to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of Section 28-44 of the Code of Ordinances and to determine exceptions to the requirements; hears requests for variances to the requirements of the Water Use Management Plan – Drought and Emergency Contingency Plan as set forth in sub-section 28-1(b)(2). Two year term. Meets third Thursday of each quarter at 11:00 a.m.
Staff Liaison - Gaylyn Chapman, (806) 775-2989.
Youth Commission - Adults - Goals and objectives are to develop an alliance among youth, youth service agencies, city government, schools, and the community to secure for all children and youth the highest advantage in physical, mental, social, and moral development, and to advise on how to solve the problems encountered in providing services to the youth of the community. Two year term.
Youth Commission - Students - Goals and objectives of the Commission are to develop an alliance among youth, youth service agencies, city government, schools, and the community to secure for all children and youth the highest advantage in physical, mental, social, and moral development, and to advise on how to solve the problems encountered in providing services to the youth of the community. The Commission will act as an advisory committee to the Mayor and City Council on youth issues. The Commission shall consist of 36 student members of 14 to 18 years of age. They will be representatives from Lubbock and area junior and senior high schools. Two year term.
Zoning Board of Adjustment (OC) - Hears citizen requests for variances and special exceptions from regulations in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and grants relief if warranted. Two year term. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 8:15 a.m.
Governmental, Non-profit and Corporate Boards and Commissions
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors - Each of the eleven member cities of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority are entitled to appoint directors to serve on the Board of Directors of the Authority. Due to Lubbock’s population, it has two director positions on this board. Two year term. Meets quarterly.
Central Business District Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone - Purpose of the board is to encourage the development and redevelopment within the Central Business District. Board recommends projects to be financed by the district with the approval of the City Council. The board consists of nine members, including representatives of each of the taxing jurisdictions levying taxes in the area (Lubbock County, Lubbock County Hospital District, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District and Lubbock Independent School District). Five members are appointed by the City Council, one of whom serves as Chairman. Two-year term. Meets quarterly as needed.
Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors - To provide direction to Civic Lubbock, Inc., a non-profit corporation, with authority to make decisions pursuant to the activities of the corporation; activities of the corporation include the fostering and promotion of cultural and educational activities at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and Municipal Auditorium-Coliseum and managing the concession operation and ticket operation in these facilities. Three year term. Meets third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Staff Liaison -Freddy Chavez, (806) 775-2236.
Emergency Communication District Board - Serves as the board of managers of the Lubbock Emergency Communication District using the telephone number 9-1-1 as the primary emergency number within the district. The City of Lubbock has two director positions on this board. Two year term. Meets as needed.
Health Facilities/Educational Facilities Development Corporation - Promotes and develops new, expanded or improved health facilities or educational facilities, being any real, personal or mixed property, or any interest herein, the financing or refinancing of which is found by the Board of Directors of such corporation to be required. Six year term. Meets as needed.
Joint Airport Zoning Board - Serves as the statutory authority regarding the zoning in the area of the Lubbock International Airport and Reese Air Force Base. The City and County each appoint two members and the four appointed members elect a chair by majority vote. Two year term. Meets as needed.
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc. - Promotes the social welfare of the City of Lubbock through retaining and expanding existing jobs and businesses, attracting new industry and businesses to Lubbock, promoting long-term employment opportunities, promoting and developing industrial and manufacturing enterprises, and promoting the common good and general welfare of the citizens of Lubbock. Three year term. Meets the third Monday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
Lubbock Housing Authority - Members of this board are appointed by the Mayor. The board acts independently of the City Council under the direction of the Housing Authority’s governing documents. Two year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation - To accomplish public purposes of, and on behalf of, the City pursuant to the Texas Housing Finance Corporation Act by financing the cost of residential ownership and development that will provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for residents of the City at affordable prices. Six year term. Meets as needed.
Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority - Created pursuant to Chapter 2311 of the Texas Government Code and the action of the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County for the purpose of redeveloping Reese Air Force Base for civilian use after base closure as provided by federal law in the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure Realignment Act. The County and the City each appoint members to this board. Four year term. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Market Lubbock Economic Development Corporation (Market Lubbock, Inc.) - Creates, manages, operates, and supervises programs that promote, assist and enhance economic development within and around the City of Lubbock. Two year term. Meets the third Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
MHMR Board of Trustees - Coordinates and administers services for the Lubbock Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center. The Board has nine members; Lubbock Independent School District, Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court, and Lubbock City Council each appoint three. Two year term. Meets the last Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
National Windmill Project, Inc. - To manage the affairs of the National Windmill Project, Inc. which has been formed to locate, acquire, restore, preserve and display historic American windmills in the Yellowhouse Canyon. The Board consists of three members, one of whom is appointed by the City of Lubbock. Three year term. Meets as needed.
North Overton Tax Increment Financing District - Purpose is to encourage development and redevelopment within the North Overton District. Board recommends projects with the approval of the City Council. The board consists of nine members, including one appointed by the County Commissioner’s Court, and the State Senator and State Representative for the area. Six members are appointed by the City Council, one of whom serves as Chairman. Two-year term. Meets as needed.
West Texas Municipal Power Agency Board - The Lubbock City Council appoints two members to this board. Two year term. Meets as needed, usually quarterly.