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Appointments to boards, commissions and committees in Corpus Christi are generally made by the city council.
To be considered for a board or commission, applicants must file a resume or biographical information sheet in the city secretary's office. Board or commission members must be residents of the city. They may not serve on more than one board or commission at the same time, nor serve more than six consecutive years. Absences from more than 25 percent of regularly scheduled meetings during a term year will result in an automatic termination. An absence is unexcused unless excused by the board, commission or committee for good cause no later than its next meeting after the absence.
In making appointments, consideration is given to the suggestions of staff and the chairpersons of boards, commissions or committees. In some cases, state law dictates membership. In others, expertise and knowledge of the subject matter is considered. In building code committees (such as electrical, plumbing, etc.), this is especially a factor. However, the needs of the average citizen must be represented and protected. A profession cannot regulate itself.
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Airport Board
This board consists of ten members appointed by the city council for three-year terms to provide advice on matters relating to the aviation interests of the city of Corpus Christi and the operation of the Corpus Christi International Airport facilities for the promotion of those interests. The board meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 3:30 p.m., at the International Airport Conference Room. (Advisory)
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Animal Control Advisory Committee
This committee consists of seven members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to provide advice on all aspects of animal control, including fees, staffing, ordinances, procedures, policies and facilities. The membership must include one veterinarian, two members representing local animal welfare organizations (at least one of the organizations must operate an animal shelter) and shall be the President and Shelter Committee Chairman of the local PAWS Gulf Coast Humane Society; and four from the Community-at-large. It meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m., in the Animal Care Facility Conference Room. (Advisory)
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Arts & Cultural Commission
This commission consists of seventeen members appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council for three-year terms to provide advice on beautification and cultural development of the City. The Commission shall represent the following categories: two marketing representatives; two economic development/ tourism representatives; two public space/public art representatives; two youth/education representatives; and one representative from music, visual art, dance, drama, architecture, Texas A&M University, Del Mar College, civic leader, and a business development group such as the Chamber of Commerce, or the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Committee Room. (Advisory)
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Board of Adjustment
This board consists of seven members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to hear appeals from City decisions in the enforcement of zoning provisions. The membership must include two alternates. It meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, and on call. (Final Authority)
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Building Code Board of Appeals
This board consists of seven members appointed by the City Council for four-year terms to hear appeals for variances to the City's Building Code. The membership must include an architect, a general contractor, an engineer, three members at large from the building industry, and one member not connected with the building industry. Meets 4th Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Committee Room. (Limited Authority)
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Building Standards Board
This board consists of seven members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to hear appeals under the Building Standards and Housing Code. The membership must include a lawyer, three chosen from among the following fields: realtor, architect, engineer, general contractor, home builder or building materials dealer; and three members at large who shall be residents of the City and homeowners. It meets quarterly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)
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Cable Communications Commission
This commission consists of five residents of the city appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to provide advice on cable television issues and to coordinate and promote the use of public access. No person or employee with ownership interest in a cable communications franchise granted by the city shall be eligible for membership on the commission. Each member shall be at the time of appointment, or shall become within thirty days after appointment or the availability of cable service, a subscriber to a cable communications system holding a franchise in the city. It meets monthly on the 3rd Monday at 12:00 p.m. with four meetings held at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)
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Citizens Advisory Health Board
This board consists of eleven members, five of whom are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to provide advice to City and County, including Juvenile Department and Memorial Hospital regarding health and welfare operations, services and programs. One member is appointed jointly by the City and the County. It meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:45 a.m. in the City-County Health Department Conference Room. (Advisory)
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City Council's Youth Advisory Committee
This committee consists of seventeen members appointed by the City Council to assist and advise the City Council on city youth issues, encourage youth leadership, create opportunities for public discussion on youth issues and implement youth activities. The members shall be composed of students in grades 9 through 12 that are City residents with representatives as follows: at least two members from each of the five City Council Districts and seven members at large. Each member must be enrolled in a public, private, parochial, or home school, located in one of the following Texas counties: Nueces, San Patricio, Kleberg or Aransas. It meets monthly on the 1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Park and Recreation Conference Room. (Advisory)
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Civil Service Commission
Three (3) members appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by the City Council for three-year terms to oversee rules and regulations regarding qualifications, hiring and firing of firemen and policemen. Members must have lived in the City for three years preceding appointment. It meets on call, City Hall, Conference Room, 2nd Floor. (Final Authority)
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Civil Service Board
Three (3) Members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to oversee a code of rules and regulations providing for appointments, employment, suspensions, promotions, demotinos and reduction of force of employees in the classified service. Meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 9:00 am or on call, City Hall, Human Resources Conference Room, 2nd Floor. (Limited Authority)
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Coastal Bend Health Facilities Development Corporation
This board consists of nine members appointed for two-year terms, seven appointed by the City Council, one to be the City Manager of the City and one to be the Assistant City Manager for Urban Development of the City; to promote the public interest in the City of Corpus Christi by cooperating with health care facilities within the City which may wish to take advantage of legislation in financing their facilities. It has regular meetings on call. (Final Authority)
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Commission on Children and Youth
This commission consists of fourteen members appointed by the City Council for three-year staggered terms. One member shall be a representative of each of the following fields: health, social service, religion, legal, law enforcement, education, business, youth services, Nueces County Sheriff's Office, and the District Attorney's office. One member shall be a youth representative from 16 to 21 years of age at time of appointment. The duties of the commission are to support a comprehensive system of services and advance policies to meet the needs of Corpus Christi's children, youth and their families. It meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Committee Room. (Advisory)
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Committee for Persons with Disabilities
This committee consists of nine members appointed by the City Council for two-year staggered terms. The membership of the committee shall be composed of individuals with disabilities and representatives of agencies and organizations functioning within the committee's area who are interested in the provision of services to persons with disabilities and others who are interested in the abilities and specific needs of persons with disabilities. It meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall, 6th floor. (Advisory)
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Community Youth Development Program Steering Committee (78415)
This committee consists of eleven voting members who will serve at the pleasure of the City Council, consistent with state guidelines. The officers of the committee shall be residents of the 78415 zip code area. Terms are for two years. State guidelines require that at least 51% of the collaborative steering committee members must be community residents or people closely connected to the community who are not social service providers. Two members shall be youth involved in the Youth Action Committee. It meets the 3rd Thursday at 5:30 p.m., in the Basement Training Room, City Hall. (Advisory)
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Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
This is a five member board appointed by the City Council. The directors serve two-year staggered terms, expiring on July 31. Each director must be a resident of the City and must be a qualified elector. Directors are removable by the City Council at any time without cause. The City Manager shall serve as executive director and the City Secretary shall serve as assistant secretary, to provide administrative support services for the corporation. It meets the 1st Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m., City Hall, ACM 5th Floor Conference Room. (Limited Authority)
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Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation/Loan Review Committee
This committee consists of eleven members appointed by the CCCIC Board of Directors for three-year terms to review and approve loan applications submitted through the various City loan programs in accordance with the Rehabilitation Loan Handbook. Membership must include five members from the following professions: legal, member of clergy, real estate agency, general contractor/remodeler/homebuilder, architect, engineer, residential home designer; two members associated with financial institutions; one member in Health and Human Services, and three members from the community at large. It meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. in City Hall, Staff Conference Room. (Final Authority)
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Coastal Bend Council of Governments
The City shall appoint eight members for two-year terms to provide recommendations to participating local governments on urban, metropolitan and rural area plans including land use, traffic circulation, major streets and highways, location of public works, development of major educational facilities and related problems of development. Membership must include at least four elected officials and meet the 4th Friday of month, at 2:00 p.m., Council of Governments. (Final Authority)
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Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
This board consists of fifteen members selected directly by the City Council. The members shall be representatives of the following groups: 3 - lodging industry; 2 - restaurant industry; 2 - area attractions; 1 - air/ground transportation industry, and 7 - community at large. The above members shall include persons from all areas of the City in order to assure diverse geographic representation on the Board. The Mayor and City Manager, or their designees, shall serve as additional non-voting members of the Board. Appointments will be for staggered, three-year terms; provided that the term of office of any member who is a public official shall coincide with his or her term of public office. It meets the 3rd Thursday of every month, 11:30 a.m., Museum of Science and History. (Final Authority)
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Corpus Christi Digital Community Development Corporation
This board consists of five (5) members appointed by City Council for four-year staggered terms. Each Director must be a resident and qualified elector of the City. The duties of the Corporation are to aid and act on behalf the City to promote the development of the Citywide Integrated Wi-Fi Network in order to empower the public with the highest level of electronic communication technology, create an enhanced economic environment, contribute to the development and diversification of the economy and the elimination of unemployment and underemployment. Meetings are to be determined. (Final Authority)
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Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
The board is composed of at least nine but not more than 15 directors serving four years. The District will provide maintenance, security, marketing, and the promotion and input of property and facilities within the District. The District has the authority to levy taxes or assessments for inputs in the downtown area. It neets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m., at the Art Center. (Final Authority)
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Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
This board consists of fourteen directors, three of which are appointed by the City Council for three-year staggered terms. The remainder of the Board shall be comprised of not more than six persons elected by the Corporation's membership in accordance with its bylaws, two appointed by the Port and one appointed by the County. The Mayor and County Judge shall also serve as ex-officio, voting directors. The City Manager shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member. The directors shall serve three-year terms staggered as provided in the Corporation's bylaws; provided that the term of office of any director who is a public official shall coincide with his or her term of public office. It meets on a monthly basis - dates and times vary. (Final Authority)
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Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
This board consists of eleven members, five appointed by the City Council for two-year terms; three appointed by Nueces County Commis-sioners' Court; two appointed by Mayors of cities in Transit Authority other than Corpus Christi, and a Chairman who is appointed by the Board, either from its membership or from outside. Its purpose is to operate and provide public transportation for Nueces County and cities in the Authority. It meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, 8:30 a.m. at 5658 Bear Ln. (Final Authority)
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Crime Control and Prevention District
The District will consist of the same number of members as the City Council. One member of the Board of Directors shall be appointed by each member of the City Council to serve at the pleasure of that member of the City Council for a term that is concurrent with the term of the member of the City Council that appointed the Director. The creation of the District is dedicated to crime reduction programs and the adoption of a proposed sales and use tax at a rate of one-eighth of one percent. It meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 2:30 p.m., City Hall, Basement Training Room. (Limited Authority)
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Electrical Advisory Board
This board consists of nine members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to authorize issuance and suspension of electrical licenses. Membership must include two persons with five years active experience as Master Electrician; one person with five years active experience as journeyman electrician; two engineers: one shall be a registered professional engineer, and the other shall have a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering; one person with five years experience in home building industry, one person with five years experience in commercial building industry and two members at large. It meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m., City Hall, Committee Room. (Limited Authority)
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Ethics Commission
This commission consists of nine members appointed by a two-thirds vote of the full Council for three-year terms. In addition to having jurisdiction of complaints involving any "city official", the duties of this commission is to prepare and publish pamphlets and other materials explaining the duties of individuals subject to the code of ethics; review all statements and reports filed with the city; annually review the code of ethics and make appropriate recommendations to the city council; review all public opinions related to the code of ethics that are issued by the city attorney; prepare and disseminate a report listing all campaign contributions and expenditures for each candidate within 30 days following the deadline for filing the last campaign finance reports for each city council election. The commission shall elect a chairperson and vice- chairperson. It meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Fifth Floor East Conference Room. (Limited Authority)
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Food Service Advisory Committee
This committee consists of seven members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to provide advice to the Director of Public Health on application of ordinances regarding food and food establishments. Membership must include four local food managers, and three persons from the community at large. It meets every other month, 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 2:15 p.m., Public Health Department, Conference Room. (Advisory)
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Housing Authority
This authority consists of five members appointed by the Mayor for two-year terms to acquire, construct, maintain and operate low rent housing projects. It meets the last Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m., Housing Authority Office, 3701 Ayers. (Final Authority)
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Human Relations Commission
This commission consists of sixteen members, fourteen of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Council to study problems of group relationships within the City. One member shall represent the area of selling dwellings, one member shall represent the area of renting dwellings and one member of the staff of the Legal Aid Society to serve continuously; three shall not be more than 20 years of age at time of appointment for one-year term and one shall be the chairperson of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities serving as an ex-officio voting member. It meets the 1st Thursday of the month, at 5:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)
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Intergovernmental Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse
This commission consists of thirteen members, three appointed by the City Council; three by Nueces County Commissioners' Court; two appointed by CCISD; and one from each of the following: Calallen ISD, Flour Bluff ISD, West Oso ISD, Robstown ISD, and Tuloso-Midway ISD. Purpose is to assist and advise the participating local governmental agencies on programs and methods to combat drug and alcohol abuse among the citizens of Nueces County. It meets the 3rd Thursday of the month, 12 Noon, Police Department - 5th Floor Conference Room. (Advisory)
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Landmark Commission
This commission consists of fifteen members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to promote the use of historical and cultural landmarks for the cultural prosperity, education and general welfare of the people of the City and visitors to the City. Membership must include two historians, two licensed real estate salespersons, two registered architects, one structural or civil engineer, two history teachers, one person knowledgeable in title search and/or property surveyor and five other members. It meets the 4th Thursday of the month, at 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)
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Leadership Committee for Senior Citizens
This committee consists of fifteen members representing the following categories: 2 - Senior Center participants, 2 - volunteers from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, 2 - volunteers from the Senior Companion Program, 3 - agencies with direct services to senior citizens, 6 - community representatives. The committee coordinates the efforts of the Senior Community Services division, which includes the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, the Senior Companion Program and the Elderly Nutrition Program. (Advisory)
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Library Board
This board consists of ten members, eight appointed for two-year terms by the City Council and two members shall be ex-officio members. The president of the La Retama Club shall be ex-officio with vote and the president of the Friends of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries shall be ex-officio without vote. The Committee shall be an advisory to the City Council and its duties shall be to investigate and recommend to the Council matters relating to library services. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 1:00 p.m., Library Board Room. (Advisory)
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Marina Advisory Committee
Nine (9) members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to advise and make recommendations regarding development, use, or preservation of the marina. The membership shall include one (1) scientist, i.e., marine biologist; one (1) shall be an engineer; one (1) environmentalist, and one (1) shall be a representative of a restaurant located within the boundaries of the marina. The chairperson of the Marina Advisory Committee shall act as an advisor to the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee and vice versa. Meeting time and date to be determined at a later date. (Advisory)
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Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
This board consists of eleven members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to advise the City Council and City Manager regarding plumbing and mechanical fields and to prescribe procedures for hearing appeals from interpretations of the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. Membership must include three persons with at least five years experience as a licensed plumber in the State of Texas (at least three years of which shall have been in Corpus Christi and at least two of which must hold master plumber's license) 1 - person with at least five years of active experience as a professional mechanical engineer licensed in the State of Texas and knowledgeable in the plumbing trade; 1 - person with at least five years experience in the home building industry; 1 - person with at least five years experience in the commercial building industry; 3 - persons with at least five years experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration contracting business; 1 - person not connected with the building industry; and 1 - person who shall have at least five years of active experience in landscape irrigation and is licensed as an Irrigator by the State of Texas. It meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m., City Hall, Committee Room (Limited Authority)
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Museum of Science and History
This board consists of twelve members appointed by the Mayor with advice and consent of the Council for three-year staggered terms, to be selected as follows: one nominated by CCISD Board; three nominated by Friends of the Museum; two nominated by Museum Auxiliary; and six by the Mayor who shall seek suggestions from Friends of the Museum, Museum Auxiliary, Museum Advisory Board, and from Board of Trustees of other Corpus Christi School Districts. Ex-officio members shall include City Manager and Superintendent of CCISD, or their designated representatives. The term of each advisory member shall be three years. Its purpose is to advise Council and Museum Director on operation of Corpus Christi Museum. It meets the 1st Thursday of the month, at 12:00 p.m., Museum of Science and History. (Advisory)
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North Padre Island Development Corporation
This board consists of not less than five nor more than nine directors, appointed by the City Council. Terms are for two years. Each director must be a resident and qualified elector of the city. Meetings are to be determined. (Final Authority)
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Nueces County Tax Appraisal District
This District consists of seven members, two of whom are appointed by the Council for two-year terms. The District is responsible for appraising property in the district for ad valorem tax purposes. It meets the 2nd Thursday of every month, 9:00 a.m., Nueces County Courthouse, Room 204. (Final Authority)
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Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
This committee consists of eight members appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council for three-year terms to provide advice on all operations for the exploration, drilling, and production of all minerals within the City limits and the effect upon the public health, safety and general welfare of the City. The membership must include three members from the oil and gas industry; three members from the general public who are not connected with the oil and gas industry; and two alternates. The alternate from the general public is to serve in the absence of the general public member, and the alternate from the industry is to serve in the absence of the oil industry member. It meets on call. (Advisory)
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Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
This committee consists of eleven members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to provide advice on City parks and buildings therein, public outdoor recreation areas and centers and other grounds under its purview as designated by the City Manager. It meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:00 p.m., City Hall, Basement Training Room (Advisory)
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Planning Commission
This commission consists of nine members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to prepare and amend a master plan for the physical development of the City, review and recommend capital improvements and changes in zoning. Members shall be registered voters of the City. It meets every other Wednesday, at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)
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Port of Corpus Christi Authority
This authority consists of seven members, three of whom are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to serve as commissioners of the port. It meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 9:00 a.m., Solomon P. Ortiz Center. (Final Authority)
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Regional Health Awareness Board
This board consists of seventeen members representing a cross-section of health, environmental, social interest, government and regulatory agencies. Three of these members will be appointed by the City Council. Terms are for three-years. It meets as necessary to effectively carry out its function, but not less than once a month. (Advisory)
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Sister City Committee
This committee consists of twenty-one members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to study ways and means of improving relations with Corpus Christi Sister Cities and to advise and consult the Council, the City Manager, and other City agencies in accomplishing the purposes of the Sister City program. It meets the 1st Monday of the month, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Committee Room. (Advisory)
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Small Business Advisory Committee
This committee consists of nine members appointed by the City Council for two-year staggered terms composed of representatives from an organizations that assists small and historically underutilized business, which includes organizations that provide programs and services that facilitate in the attraction, creation, expansion or retention of small and historically underutilized businesses and jobs in Corpus Christi, local small or historically underutilized business owners, or representatives from businesses that support small and historically underutilized businesses such as banks and real estate agencies. It meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of every month. (Advisory)
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Transportation Advisory Committee
This committee consists of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the Council for three-year terms to provide advice on transportation and traffic safety matters. One member has traditionally been the incumbent security officer at the Naval Air Station. It meets the 4th Monday of the month, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Advisory)
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Water Resources Advisory Committee
This committee consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council to two-year staggered terms representing the following categories: 1 - residential customer (homeowner) of the city's water system; 1 - large commercial customer of the city's water system; 1- wholesale raw or treated water customer of the city's regional water supply system; 1 - representative of the Port Industries of Corpus Christi; 1 - representative of a school district located within the city; 1 - representative of a military facility; 1 - representative of a landscaping/nursery/horticulture interest; 1 - representative of apartment owners associations; and 1 - citizen at large. The Mayor may appoint one or two council members to serve as ex-officio members. (Advisory)
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Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Nine (9) members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to advise and make recommendations regarding use or preservation of the waterfront, the beached, and the natural bodies of water including but not limited to Gulf of Mexico, bays, rivers, and creeks, excluding the Marina area as defined by Section 2-264. The membership shall include one (1) scientist, i.e., marine biologist; one (1) engineer; one (1) environmentalist; one (1) shall be an owner of a hotel or condominium located on North Padre Island or Mustang Island; and one (1) shall be a member of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Chairperson of the Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee shall act as an advisor to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and vice versa. Meeting time and date to be determined at a later date. (Advisory) Work: 361-826-3461
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Weed and Seed Steering Committee
The committee consists of twelve members: one representative appointed by each of the following entities: Corpus Christi Police Department, City of Corpus Christi Park and Recreation Department, West Oso ISD, Corpus Christi ISD, Housing Authority, County Attorney's office, and the U.S. Attorney's office; two Community Representatives from both Site 1 (North) and Site 2 (West), appointed by City Council. The U.S. Attorney representative will serve as Chairperson of the Committee. It meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, Basement Training Room. (Advisory)
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Workforce of the Coastal Bend dba WorkSource
The purpose of the WDC shall be to promote the economic development of the Coastal Bend area through an effective workforce development system serving employers, job seekers, and students.
A maximum of thirty-four members appointed by the CEO officials of the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio along with the City of Corpus Christi. The balance of the membership of the Board will be composed of representatives of educational agencies, literacy organizations, organized labor, rehabilitation agencies, community based organizations, economic development agencies, the State human services agency, and the public employment service. Fifteen members shall be appointed by the CEO official for the City of Corpus Christi to represent the following: 7 - Private Sector; 2 - Community Based Organization/Organized Labor; 1 - Literacy Council; 1 - Education; 1 - Vocational Rehabilitation; 1 - Public Employment Service; 1 - Public Assistance Agency and 1 - Economic Development. The Private Sector representatives will be selected from nominations submitted by general purpose business organizations in the workforce development area. The Education Representative shall be selected from among individuals nominated by regional or local education agencies, vocational education institutions, institutions of higher education (including entities offering adult education) or general organizations of such institutions, within the service delivery area. The Labor Representative shall be selected from individuals recommended by recognized State and Local labor federations. The remaining members of the Board shall be selected from individuals recommended annually by interested organizations. Meets 8 - 10 times per year; Calendar set by Board. (Limited Authority)
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