BOARD AND COMMISSION SUMMARY

Select a Board or CommissionAdvisory Committee on Community PrideAirport BoardJoint Airport Zoning BoardAnimal Control Advisory CommitteeArts & Cultural CommissionBoard of AdjustmentBuilding Code Board of AppealsBuilding Standards BoardCable Communications CommissionCitizens Advisory Health BoardCity Council's Youth Advisory CommitteeCivil Service BoardCivil Service CommissionClean City Advisory CommitteeCoastal Bend Council of GovernmentsCoastal Bend Health Facilities Development Corp.Commission on Children & YouthCommittee For Persons With DisabilitiesCommunity Youth Dev Program Steering CommitteeCrime Control & Prevention DistrictC.C. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation DistrictC.C. Business and Job Development CorporationC.C. Convention & Visitors BureauC.C. Community Improvement Corp./Loan Review CommitteeC.C. Digital Community Development CorporationC.C. Regional Economic Development CorporationCorpus Christi Downtown Management DistrictCorpus Christi Regional Transportation AuthorityCrosstown Commons Development CorporationElectrical Advisory BoardEthics CommissionFood Service Advisory CommitteeHousing AuthorityHuman Relations CommissionIntergovernmental Commission on Drug and Alcohol AbuseLandmark CommissionLeadership Committee for Senior CitizensLibrary BoardMarina Advisory CommitteeMayor's Fitness CouncilMechanical/Plumbing Advisory BoardMuseum of Science & History Advisory CommitteeNorth Padre Island Development CorporationNueces County Tax Appraisal DistrictOil & Gas Advisory CommitteeParking Advisory CommitteeParks & Recreation Advisory CommitteePipeline Review PanelPlanning CommissionPort of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Tx.Regional Health Awareness BoardRetired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory CommitteeSenior Companion Program Advisory CommitteeSister City CommitteeTransportation Advisory CommitteeWater Resources Advisory CommitteeWatershore and Beach Advisory CommitteeWeed & Seed Steering CommitteeWorkforce Development Board of the Coastal Bend

To be considered for a Board or Commission, applicants must file a Resume or Biographical Information Form in the City Secretary's Office.  Board or Commission members must be residents of the City of Corpus Christi and may not serve on more than one city Board or Commission at the same time nor serve more than six consecutive years.  No person  may be appointed to the same board, commission, or committee after having been appointed to terms that would provide for six (6) consecutive years of service as a voting member unless the person has not served on that board, commission, or committee for a period of twelve (12) months. Absences from more than 25% of regularly scheduled meetings during a term year shall result in an automatic termination.  An absence shall be deemed unexcused unless excused by the board, commission or committee for good cause no later than its next meeting after the absence.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY PRIDE
Eleven (11) members appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council to serve two-year terms to advise the Mayor and City Council on development and implementation of a comprehensive community pride campaign that will interrelate with the efforts and purpose of the Clean City Advisory Committee.  Meets last Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Sixth Floor Conference Room. (Advisory)

AIRPORT BOARD
Ten (10) 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.  Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m., International Airport Board Room. (Advisory)

JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD - (Currently Inactive)
Seven (7) members, two (2) of whom are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to administer rules and regulations controlling and preventing the creation and establishment of hazards in the area surrounding the Airport.  Meets on call at International Airport. (Final Authority)

ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Seven (7) 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 (1) veterinarian, two (2) 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.  Meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m., at the Animal Care & Vector Services Facility Conference Room. (Advisory)

ARTS & CULTURAL COMMISSION
Nine (9) 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: (1) marketing representative; (1) Economic Development/Tourism representative; (1) Public Space/Public Art representative; (1) Youth/Education representative; (1) Performing Arts representative; (1) Visual Arts representative; (1) Architecture representative; (1) Higher Education representative; and (1) Business development groups/corporate representative.  Meets 1st Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m., City Hall, Sixth Floor Conference Room. (Advisory)

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Seven (7) 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 (2) alternates.  Meets 4th Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, and on call. (Final Authority)

BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Seven (7) 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, 3 members at large from the building industry, and one (1) member not connected with the building industry.  Meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m., Frost Bank Building, Fire Department's Conference Room, 3rd Floor. (Limited Authority)

BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD
Seven (7) 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 (3) chosen from among the following fields:  realtor, architect, engineer, general contractor, home builder or building materials dealer; and three (3) members at large who shall be residents of the City and homeowners.  Meets on the last Thursday of every other month at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)

CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Five (5) 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 commission member is encouraged to have access to local cable communications system programming. Meets 3rd Monday of every month at 12:00 p.m. with four (4) meetings held at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)

CITIZENS ADVISORY HEALTH BOARD
Eleven (11) members, five (5) 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 appointed jointly by the City and the County.  Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. in the City-County Health Department Administration Conference Room. (Advisory)

CITY COUNCIL’S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thirteen (13) primary members and thirteen (13) alternates selected by the principal or the principal's designee of their respective campuses ratified 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 11 through 12 that are City residents with representatives from the following high schools: Calallen, Carroll,Coles, Collegiate, Flour Bluff, Incarnate Word Academy, John Paul II, King, Miller, Moody, Ray, Tuloso-Midway and West Oso. Meets three (3) times a year: October, January and May, 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Advisory)

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, demotions and reduction of force of employees in the classified service.  Members must have lived in the City and not have held a public office for three years preceding appointment.  Meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 9:00 a.m. or on call, City Hall, Human Resources Conference Room, 2nd Floor. (Limited Authority)

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 firefighters and police officers.  Members must have lived in the City and not have held a public office for for three years preceding appointment.  Meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 9:00 a.m. or on call as needed, City Hall, Human Resources Conference Room, 2nd Floor. (Final Authority)

CLEAN CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Nine (9) members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to advise the City Council on recycling, litter, and other solid waste environmental issues of concern in the community. The membership shall include one (1) educator in a primary, secondary, or high school within the city; one (1) member of a local Chamber of Commerce; one (1) commercial solid waste hauler; one (1) member of the Beautify Corpus Christi Association; and five (5) community at large representatives. Meets 1st Thursday of every month at 3:00 p.m., Solid Waste Operations Dept. Conference Room, 2525 Hygeia. (Advisory)

COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
The City shall appoint eight (8) 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 (4) elected officials.  Meets 4th Friday of every month, at 2:00 p.m., Council of Governments. (Final Authority)

COASTAL BEND HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Nine (9) members appointed for two-year terms, seven (7) appointed by the City Council, one (1) to be the City Manager of the City and one (1) 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.  Regular meetings on call. (Final Authority)

COMMISSION ON CHILDREN & YOUTH
Fourteen (14) 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.  Meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Staff Conference Room. (Advisory)

COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Nine (9) 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.  Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers. (Advisory)

COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEE (78415)
Eleven (11) 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 (2) members shall be youth involved in the Youth Action Committee.  Meets 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 6th Floor Conference Room. (Advisory)

C. C. AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY CONSERVATION  DISTRICT - Five (5) directors appointed by the City Council to serve staggered four-year terms. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the board may appoint a director to serve the remainder of the term.  The board shall annually elect officers and officers must be confirmed by the City Council.  The purpose of the district is to develop and protect municipal aquifer storage areas created by the City of Corpus Christi.  Meets on call. ( Final Authority)

C. C. BUSINESS AND JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Five (5) 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.  Meets 3rd Monday of every month at 3:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)

CORPUS CHRISTI COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION/LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Eleven (11) 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 (5) members from the following professions:  legal, member of clergy, real estate agency, general contractor/remodeler/homebuilder, architect, engineer, residential home designer; two (2) members associated with financial institutions; one (1) member in Health and Human Services, and three (3) members from the community at large.  Meets 2ndWednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m., City Hall, Staff Conference Room and on call. (Final Authority)

C. C. CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Eleven (11) members selected directly by the City Council.  The members shall be representatives of the following groups: 2 - hotel industry; 2 - restaurant industry; 2 - attraction industry and 5 - community at large.  The Mayor and City Manager or their designee shall serve as ex-officio, non voting members.  In addition, the Council will appointment a representative from the Port of Corpus Christi Authority, the Corpus Christi International Airport and the Regional Transportation Authority, to serve as ex-officio, advisory non-voting members.  Appointments will be for staggered, two-year terms;  No person may serve as a voting member for a period longer than six years consecutively, unless such service is required by virtue of the person’s position or title or to complete an unexpired term.  Meets 3rd Thursday of every month, 8:30 a.m., Bay Building, 101 Shoreline, Ste. 430. (Final Authority)

CORPUS CHRISTI DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
The board is composed of at least nine (9) but not more than 20 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.  Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 9:00 a.m., IBC Bank, 221 S. Shoreline, 2nd Floor. (Final Authority)

C. C. REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Fifteen (15) directors, four (4) directors appointed by the City Council for three-year staggered terms.  The remainder of the Board shall be comprised of not more than seven (7) persons elected by the Corporation’s membership in accordance with its bylaws, two (2) appointed by the Port and one (1) 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.  Meets 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:30 a.m., Town Club. (Final Authority) 

CORPUS CHRISTI  REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Eleven (11) members, five (5) appointed by the City Council for two-year terms; three (3) appointed by Nueces County Commissioners' Court; two (2) appointed by Mayors of Cities in Transit Authority other than Corpus Christi, and Chairman who is appointed by the Board, either from its membership or from outside.  The principal municipality shall make its appointments to the board so that at least one of the appointees is designated to represent the interests of the transportation disadvantaged.  The statute does not mandate that this Board member be “transportation disadvantaged.”  Purpose is to operate and provide public transportation for Nueces County and cities in the Authority.  A member of the board must be a qualified voter residing in the Authority. Meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 8:30 a.m., at the RTA Administration/Operations Facility, 5658 Bear Lane. (Final Authority)

CRIME CONTROL & 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.  Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Sixth Floor Conference Room.  (Limited Authority)

CROSSTOWN COMMONS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - (Currently Inactive) Nine (9) persons appointed by the City Council for a term of two (2) years expiring on July 31 of each year.  Each Director must be a resident and qualified elector of the City.  Each Director shall serve until a successor is appointed.  Each Director, including the initial directors, shall be eligible for reappointment.  Any Director may be removed from office at any time, with or without cause, by the City Council.  The purpose of the corporation is to aid, assist, and act on behalf of the City in the performance of its governmental functions to promote the common good and general welfare of the City, including, without limitation, the development of the approximately 220-acre site with the City.  Meetings to be determined.  (Final Authority)

ELECTRICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Ten (10) members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to authorize issuance and suspension of electrical licenses.  Membership must include two (2) persons with five years active experience as Master Electrician; one (1) person with five years active experience as journeyman electrician; two (2) engineers:  one (1) shall be a registered professional engineer, and (1) shall have a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering; one (1) person with five years experience in home building industry, one (1) person with five years experience in commercial building industry; one (1) member resident of Corpus Christi, not connected with the electrical industry; one (1) field representative from a utility power distribution company; and one (1) person in the electrical supply business.  Meets 4th Thursday of every month at 3:00 p.m., Frost Bank Building, 2406 Leopard, Fire Department's Conference Room, 3rd Floor. (Limited Authority)

ETHICS COMMISSION 
Nine (9) 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.  Meets 2nd Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Fifth Floor, Assistant City Manager Conference Room.  (Limited Authority)

FOOD SERVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Seven (7) 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 (4) local food managers, and three (3) persons from the community at large.  Meets 1st Tuesday, every other month at 2:00 p.m., Public Health Department, Administration Conference Room. (Advisory)

HOUSING AUTHORITY 
Five (5) members appointed by the Mayor for two-year terms to acquire, construct, maintain and operate low rent housing projects.  Meets 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m., Housing Authority Office, 3701 Ayers. (Final Authority)

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Sixteen (16) members, fourteen (14) 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 (3) 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.  Eleven (11) members shall serve for three-year terms.  Meets 1st Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
Thirteen (13) members, three (3) appointed by the City Council; three (3) by Nueces County Commissioners' Court; two (2) appointed by CCISD; and one (1) 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.  Meets 3rd Thursday of the month, September - May,  12:00 p.m., Police Department - 5th Floor Conference Room. (Advisory)

ISLAND STRATEGIC ACTION COMMITTEE
Thirteen (13) members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to advise the Mayor and City Council on development and implementation of the Mustang-Padre Island Area Development Plan.  The membership must include:  1 - Member of the Padre Isles Property Owners Association who has been nominated by the Association; 1 - Residential Property Owner who owns property and resides on Mustang or Padre Island; 1 - Commercial Property Owner who owns property and operates a business on Mustang or Padre Island; 1 - Developer of Property on Mustang or Padre Island; 1 - Member of the Padre Island Business Association who has been nominated by the Association; 1 - Architect or Professional Engineer who does work on projects on Mustang or Padre Island; 1 - Realtor who primarily represents buyers or sellers of property on Mustang or Padre Island; 1 - Construction Contractor who primarily works on projects on Mustang or Padre Island; 1 - representative of an Environmental Group; 4 - At Large representatives who are residents of the City.  Not less than twelve (12) members must reside or own property on Mustang or Padre Island.  One (1) of the At Large representatives may, but is not required to reside on Mustang or Padre Island.  The City Council may appoint not more than four (4) members of the action committee who do not reside within the City if they own or represent the owner of property on Mustang or Padre Island.  Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Padre Isles Country Club, 14353 Commodores Dr. (Advisory)

LANDMARK COMMISSION
Fifteen (15) 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 (2) historians, two (2) licensed real estate salespersons, two (2) registered architects, one (1) structural or civil engineer, two (2) history teachers, one (1) person knowledgeable in title search and/or property surveyor and five (5) other members.  Meets 4th Thursday of every month, at 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (Limited Authority)

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE FOR SENIOR SERVICES
Fifteen (15) members representing the following categories: 2 - Senior Center participants, 3 – shall represent agencies with direct services to senior citizens, and 10 – shall represent the community.  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. Meets 1st Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at various sites.  (Advisory)

LIBRARY BOARD
Nine (9) members, seven (7) shall be appointed for two-year terms by the City Council and one (1) member each shall be nominated by the La Retama Club and the Friends of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries Board with vote for two-year terms, subject to confirmation by the City Council.  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 Wednesday of every month at 1:15 p.m., Central Library Board Room, 2nd Floor, 805 Comanche. (Advisory)

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.  Meets 1st Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m., Lawrence Street T-Head Boater’s Facility. (Advisory)

MAYOR'S FITNESS COUNCIL
Thirteen (13) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for two-year terms to encourage, promote and enhance healthy living through organized sports, events, diet and everyday activity, all with a strong emphasis on using natural resources.  The committee shall consist of individuals representing the following categories:  Veteran's Wellness, Corporate Initiatives, Health Care/Medical Professionals, Worksite Wellness, College/University, Disability Networks, Faith Based Partners, Senior Citizen Wellness, Youth/After School Programs, Community Outreach/Special Events and two (2) At Large members.  A liaison from the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness will also serve on the Committee.  Meets 2nd Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m., City Hall, Sixth Floor Conference Room.  (Advisory) 

MECHANICAL/PLUMBING ADVISORY BOARD
Eleven (11) 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 (3) 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.  Meets 2nd Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m., Frost Bank Building, Fire Department's Conference Room, 3rd Floor, 2406 Leopard. (Limited Authority)

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Twelve (12) members appointed by the Mayor with advice and consent of the Council for three-year staggered terms, to be selected as follows:  one (1) nominated by CCISD Board; three (3) nominated by Friends of the Museum; two (2) nominated by Museum Auxiliary; and six (6) 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.  Purpose is to advise Council and Museum Director on operation of Corpus Christi Museum.  Meets 1st Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m., Museum of Science and History. (Advisory)

NORTH PADRE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Not less than five (5) nor more than nine (9) directors, appointed by the City Council.  Terms are for two years.  Each director must be a resident and qualified elector of the city.  Meets on call.  (Final Authority)

NUECES COUNTY TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Seven (7) members, two (2) 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.  A member must be a resident of the district and reside in the district for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date the individual takes office. Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month, 9:00 a.m., 201 N. Chaparral, 1st Floor Board Room. (Final Authority)

OIL AND GAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Eight (8) 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 (3) members from the oil and gas industry; three (3) members from the general public who are not connected with the oil and gas industry; and two (2) alternates.  The alternate from the general public to serve in the absence of the general public member, and the alternate from the industry to serve in the absence of the oil industry member.  Meets on call. (Advisory)

PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Eleven (11) 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.  Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month, at 5:00 p.m., City Hall, Sixth Floor Conference Room. (Advisory)

PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Eleven (11) members appointed by the City Council comprised of the following: one (1) member nominated by the District Council member who represents the downtown area; two (2) members nominated by the Downtown Management District; one (1) member nominated by the Corpus Christi Beach Task Force; one (1) member nominated by the Uptown Neighborhood Initiative; two (2) members nominated by the Building Owners and Management Association; one (1) member nominated by the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; two (2) members who shall represent downtown residential interests – one (1) member to be a resident where paid parking meters are collected and one (1) member to be an owner of residential living property in the City Center Area; and one (1) member to represent the community at large. Meets a minimum of twice yearly and may meet on call. (Advisory)

PIPELINE REVIEW PANEL - (Currently Being Reactivated)
Five (5) members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms; four of whom shall have technical expertise in the construction, maintenance, or operation of pipelines, at least one of which shall have emergency management expertise, and one shall be a community representative.  Meets on call. (Limited Authority)

PLANNING COMMISSION
Nine (9) 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.  Meets every other Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, First Floor. (Limited Authority)

PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
Seven (7) members, three (3) of whom are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to serve as commissioners of the port.  Each person who is appointed or elected commissioner shall be a resident of the proposed navigation district and shall be an elector of the county.  A person must have been a resident of Nueces County for at least six months to be eligible for appointment to the port commission. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 9:00 a.m., Solomon P. Ortiz Center. (Final Authority)

REGIONAL HEALTH AWARENESS BOARD
Six (6) members representing a cross-section of health, environmental, and social interest.  Two of these community members will be appointed by the City Council.  Terms are for three-years.  Meets 4th Thursday of every month from 5 - 7 p.m., City Hall, 6th Floor Conference Room. (Advisory)

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Seven (7) members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to advise the City Council on the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. The membership shall include one (1) Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteer representative and one (1) RSVP Volunteer Workstation representative. All members must express an interest in the issues of older adults and have knowledge of the capabilities of older adults. Meets first Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m., City Hall, 6th Floor Conference Room. (Advisory)

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Seven (7) members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to advise the City Council on the Senior Companion Program. The membership shall include one (1) Senior Companion Program (SCP) Volunteer representative and one (1) SCP Volunteer Station representative. All members must express an interest in the issues of older adults and have knowledge of the capabilities of older adults. Meets last Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m., Lindale Senior Center, 3135 Swantner St. (Advisory)

SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
Twenty-one (21) 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.  Meets 1st Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Sixth Floor Conference Room. (Advisory)