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Advisory Committees
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.
Staff Liaison: James Loomis (806) 775-3218
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 assist 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.
Staff Liaison: Thomas Adams (806) 775-2015
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 a.m.
Staff Liaison: Thomas Harris III (806) 775-2026
Audit and Investment 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.
Staff Liaison: Andy Burcham (806) 775-2149
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.
Staff Liaison: Nancy Haney (806) 775-2899
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.
Staff Liaison: Aubrey Long (806) 775-2081
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.
Staff Liaison: Marsha Reed (806) 775-2335
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.
Staff Liaison: Vickie Bennett (806) 775-2315
Community Development and Services Board ~
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.
Staff Liaison: Bill Howerton (806) 775-2300
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: Freddy Chavez (806) 775-2236
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.
Staff Liaison: Gary Zheng (806) 775-2501
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, by promoting litter prevention, beautification projects, and waste reduction and recycling, 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.
Staff Liaison: Marla Potess (806) 775-2880
Lake Alan Henry Board of Appeals ~
(OC) - Review applications for permits for new construction or requests for variances to existing construction Regulations within the provisions of Section 2-570 of Ordinance 2008-O0038. The Board shall also review applications file pursuant to the Lake Alan Henry Erosion Control Plan; and variances from the Regulations as filed in writing with the City Planning Department. The Board shall prescribe the materials and documents to be submitted with the permit application. The Board shall issue permits for construction and hear appeals as set forth in Section 2-580 of the Code of Ordinances. Two year term. Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Staff Liaison: Thomas Adams (806) 775-2015
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.
Staff Liaison: Jane Clausen (806) 775-2824
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.
Staff Liaison: Thomas Adams (806) 775-2015
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 the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Staff Liaison: Steve O’Neal (806) 775-2080
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.
Staff Liaison: Bill Howerton, (806) 775-2300 or Phyllis Brown, (806) 775-2282
Parks 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.
Staff Liaison: Pam Casarez (806) 775-2669
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.
Staff Liaison: Becky Garza (806) 775-2025
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.
Staff Liaison: Randy Henson (806) 775-2103
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.
Staff Liaison: John Wilson (806) 712-2001
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.
Staff Liaison: Sally Abbe (806) 775-2106
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: Tammy Vander Kuy (806) 775-2989
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.
Staff Liaison: Randy Henson (806) 775-2103
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.
Staff Liaison: Bruce Blalack (806) 775-2613
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.
Staff Liaison: Rob Allison (806) 775-2110
Citizen Advisory Committee 2009 ~
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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
Complete Count Committee ~
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Emergency Communication District Board of Managers ~
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.
Executive Director: Michael Grossie (806) 747-1917
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.
Staff Liaison: Andy Burcham (806) 775-2149
High Plains Diversified Energy Corporation Board ~
A Local Government Corporation Board set up to manage the Corporation formed by WTMPA and Republic Power. Each WTMPA member city will make one appointment; and WTMPA makes three appointments to the Corporation. Six-year term.
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.
Staff Liaison: Randy Henson (806) 775-2103
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.
Staff Liaison: Rob Allison (806) 775-2613
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 noon.
Staff Liaison: Quincy White (806) 762-1191
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.
Staff Liaison: Bill Howerton (806) 775-2300
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.
Staff Liaison: Rob Allison (806) 775-2110
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.
Staff Liaison: Rob Allison (806) 775-2110
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.
Staff Liaison: Karen Smart (806) 766-0221
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.
Staff Liaison: Randy Truesdell (806) 775-2671
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.
Staff Liaison: Rob Allison (806) 775-2110
Police Department Academy Advisory Board ~
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West Texas Municipal Power Agency Board ~
The Lubbock City Council appoints two members to this board. Two year term. Meets as needed, usually quarterly.
Staff Liaison: Gary Zheng (806) 775-2501