Composition:  9 members appointed by Mayor & City Council
Created:  created by ordinance 83-O-071 dated August 16, 1983, found in the Code of Ordinances section 4-4.

Mission Statement:  The mission statement of the Airport Advisory Board is to study, prepare and present, after advise
                             and consultation with the City Manager and the Airport Manager, to the City Council a master plan for
                             operation of the airport, improvements to be made thereon, and a plan of utilization of facilities and
                             hangar space.

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Liaison:  Victoria Dominguez - (956) 795-2000 ext. 2830

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Composition:  1 Council Member, 9 by Mayor and Council, 1 Veterinarian and 1 Representative of a Non-Profit Organization

Created:  By motion as required under Chapter 823.005 of the Texas Health and Safety Code

Mission Statement:  Pending

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Liaison:  Veronica V. Gamboa - (956) 625-1860 or vgamboa@ci.laredo.tx.us

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Composition:  9 members appointed by Mayor & City Council to serve two year terms.

Created:  City Charter, section 9.05

Mission Statement:  The Board in making its decisions shall be governed by the following basic standards: The basic spirit
                             and intent of Section 9.05 of the City Charter, and the City comprehensive master plan; the protection

                             of residential property values; the health and safety of the general citizenry of Laredo; in applicable

                             cases, the protection of the historic and cultural aspects of the city; in applicable cases, that the strict
                             enforcement of the ordinance shall deny the property owner the use of his property for any reasonable
                             land use, except as may be specifically stated in variances for parking and loading requirements; and
                             that the essential character of the neighborhood is preserved.

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Liaison:  Rafael Vidaurri (956) 794-1620

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Composition:  9 members appointed by Mayor and City Council

Created:  Motion dated April 20, 1998

(Dissolved:  Duties and charge transferred to Parks and Recreation Board by motion on June 7, 2004)

Reactivated:  By motion at July 1, 2019 City Council Meeting - M2019-R-11

Mission Statement:  To maintain equality guidelines and preserve the aesthetic appearance of the City Cemetery.

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Liaison:  John Orfila - (956) 795-2500

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Composition:  9 members appointed by Mayor and City Council

Created:  Ordinance 97-O-0332; revised by Ordinances 2001-O-040 and 2011-O-091, Code of Ordinances section 33-1

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Liaison:  Lety Benavides (956) 794-1650

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion, August 7, 2017 M2017-R-12. 
               By motion, August 20 2018, M2018-R-13, Secondary Water Source Ad-Hoc Committee renamed to City Utilities
               Advisory Commission.

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Liaison:  Arturo Garcia (956) 721-2000 / Mike Rodgers (956) 721-2000

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By Ordinance 96-O-186, October 28, 1996; revised by ordinance 2007-O-128, 2007-O-239, and 2008-O-071,

               section 2-195 of the Code of Ordinances.

Mission Statement:  Promote Laredo as the ideal destination for business and pleasure in the global marketplace, thus

                             favorably influencing the city economy through conventions and tourism

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Liaison:  Monica Andrade (956) 795-2200

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion on July 6, 2010

Mission Statement:  To create a comprehensive incentive package for prospective new businesses and also discuss economic development.

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Liaison:  Arnold Lozano (956) 791-7397

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Composition:  The Ethics Commission shall consist of nine (9) members. The Mayor and each member

                      of the City Council shall nominate one member of the Commission. Each nominee must

                      be confirmed by a majority of City Council members. Nomination and confirmation of

                      commission members shall be conducted at open meetings of the City Council.

Created:  by Section 12.02 of the City Charter and Ordinance 2012-O-126; Code of Ordinance

Terms of Office:  Initial Commission appointments shall be made so that terms are staggered, with five

                         members to serve an initial term of two years and four members to serve an initial

                         term of three years, determined after appointment by lottery. Subsequent

                         appointments shall be for a term of two years beginning on the day after the

                         expiration of the preceding full term. No member of the Commission shall serve for

                         more than three full terms. The tenure of the members of the Commission shall not

                         be concurrent with the terms of the appointing council member, so that all members

                         shall be allowed to serve the duration of the terms for which they were appointed.

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Liaison:  Cynthia L. Ruiz (956) 791-7378

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion on February 6, 2017

Mission Statement:  To adequately name and dedicate city facilities including but not limited to parks, buildings and offices.

Meeting Schedule:  The Facility Naming & Recognition Commission meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month at City
                             Hall downtown at 5:00 pm.

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Liaison:  Angie Arispe (956) 791-7308

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion on April 11, 2017

MUNICPAL CODE

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Liaison:  Maria Soliz (956) 795-2400 ext. 2225

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By Ordinance 94-O-247, found in section 24.1.2 of the Code of Ordinances

Mission Statement:  To review and act on all applications to demolish, demolish in part, remove, or alter the exterior
                             architectural appearance of any existing structure within a historic district or any locally significant
                             historic landmark.

Meetings:  Held every second Thursday of each month.

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Liaison:  Vanessa Guerra (956) 794-1604

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion

MUNICPAL CODE

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Composition:  18 members - Mayor and City Council appoint 2 each

Created:  By motion on April 18, 1994 and resolution 95-R-046 dated March 6, 1995 adopting the bylaws.  Bylaws were
               amended by resolution 2011-R-019

Mission Statement:  To promote equality in legal, social, political economic, and educational opportunities and advancement for all women throughout the City of Laredo.

Meeting Schedule:  The Laredo Commission for Women meet on the 2nd Monday of every month at City Hall downtown
                             at 5:30 pm.

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Liaison:  Angie Garza (956) 795-2400

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion on September 2, 2008

Additional Members:  Motion to add five additional members to the Drug & Alcohol Commission made up of the
                                 Webb County Commissioners and the Webb County Judge was approved on Tuesday,

                                 February 19, 2019; meeting M2019-R-03

Mission Statement:  To create awareness policies, and services that will serve youth, adults, and families in need

                              of alcohol and drug abuse prevention.

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Liaison:  Maria F. Astrain (956) 712-6001

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  Ordinance 89-O-100, modified by 2012-O-145; Code of Ordinance

Mission Statement:  To recommend policies appropriate to services needed, evaluate services received, counsel with
                             administration personnel and recommend functions and limitations of contracts between cooperating
                             agencies.

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Liaison:  Angie Garza (956) 795-2400

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion on February 19, 2019, Minutes M2019-R-03

Mission Statement:

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Liaison:   Juan J. Gomez, Jr. and Gloria Landin (956) 795-2350

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Composition:  11 members, 9 appointed by the Mayor and City Council, and 2 members nominated by City employees and
                     confirmed by City Council

Created:  By section 12.03 of the City Charter and Ordinance 2010-O-017, modified by 2011-O-095 and 2017-O-020

Terms:  Two year terms  /  Up to 4 terms (8 years) when reappointed

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Liaison:  Zulema Ortiz (956) 791-7399 and Daniella Vera (956) 791-7414

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¹ Original appointment by former Cm. Nelly Vielma on 02-18-20.  Mr. Martinez, still on his 1st term from his original appointment, was reappointed by newly elected Cm. Ruben Gutierrez, Jr. on 06-07-21.  1st term will be completed on 02-18-22.  Cm. Ruben Gutierrez, Jr. on 02-21-23 reappointed Mr. Martinez for his 2nd term.

² Original appointment by Cm. Vanessa Perez on 01-19-21.  Ms. Cantu was reappointed by Cm. Vanessa Perez on 01-17-23 for her 2nd term.

Composition:

Created:  By motion on 10-19-20, item #41 and #62; minutes M2020-R-17

Mission Statement:

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Liaison:  Joseph G. Gonzalez (956) 795-4900

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion on August 4, 2003; Code of Ordinance

Mission Statement:  To provide an open forum for the discussion and evaluation of Laredo Transit Management, Inc.
                              services for persons with disabilities and the elderly; and to promote and aid in the dissemination
                              of information to persons with disabilities and the elderly within the entire service area.

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Liaison:  Alejandra Piña (956) 795-2250

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  Ordinance 88-O-030, found in Chapter 23-Article II of the Code of Ordinances.  Changes made per Ordinance
               2007-O-089; Code of Ordinance

Mission Statement:  To Enhance the quality of life in neighborhoods by providing efficient and effective maintenance of all
                             parks.

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Liaison:  Gloria Landin / Anita Stanley (956) 795-2350

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  City Charter - Article IX / Code of Ordinances

Mission Statement:  To facilitate, direct and maintain the orderly physical development of the City and its surroundings
                              based on established policies which protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

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Liaison:  Rosie Silva (956) 794-1613

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Composition:  (14) voting members who shall be citizens of the City of Laredo with expertise and knowledgeable in

                      International trade and up to (7) ex-officio members with no voting powers.

                      Committee members appointed by council members, shall serve a term concurrent with the council

                      member appointing them and shall continue in office until their successor is duly appointed.

By Laws:  Click to view

Created:  By Motion on January 19, 2021, M2021-R-01

               Resolution 2021-R-089 at Council meeting M2021-R-05 on March 29, 2021 and adoption of Bylaws

               Ordinance Introduction M2021-R-07 on April 19, 2021

               Motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-O-086, M2021-R-08 on May 3, 2021

Purpose:  To advise the City Council with matters regarding developing and diversifying the economy of Laredo by

               encouraging the enhancement of our inland ports to facilitate commerce through comprehensive planning and

               strategic involvement in multi-modal transportation, development, management, operations, commercial

               processing, international matters, feasibility studies, infrastructure, and any other matters incident thereto.

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Liaison:  Yvette Limon  (956) 721-2070

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Composition:  (16) registered City voters.  The Commissioners shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.  Each

                      Council Member will appoint two (2) Commissioners, per the City of Laredo City Charter, Section 10.06

Created:  City Charter - Section 10.06

Terms / Duration:  2 year terms run with appointer's term   |   Commission shall expire two years after creation, unless

                            task is completed sooner

General Powers and Duties :  This commission is an ad hoc committee that reviews the Laredo City Council districts and

                                           federal census data, then submits a recommended plan for adjusting Council district

                                           boundaries to the Mayor and Council for their consideration.

Mission Statement:  By January 1 after every federal census, or as soon as feasible after the U.S. Census Bureau releases

                              certifiable population figures, the Redistricting commission shall submit a report that includes a

                              recommended plan for adjusting Council district boundaries.

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Liaison:  Orlando Navarro, Planning & Zoning Director  |  email:  onavarro@ci.laredo.tx.us  |  Ph: 956-794-1613

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion on February 6, 2023; M2023-R-02

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Liaison:  Maria F. Astrain (956) 712-6001

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion on May 5, 2014, M2014-R-07

Status:  Completed its responsibilities.  Sunset

Mission Statement:  To review ordinances and provide recommendations to Council as amended to reflect the total
                               package when it comes to development of a subdivision such as construction standards.

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Liaison:  Rolando H. Lozano (956) 794-1625

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  Ordinance 84-O-130, repealed and amended by 2009-O-053; Re-established on May 18, 2020-M2020-R-08

General Powers and Duties:  The committee acts in an advisory capacity to the City Telecommunications Officer, the

                                          City Manager, and the City Council concerning any matter whatsoever pertaining to

                                          Telecommunications, Franchised/Licensed Utilities and Public Access Facilities.

Mission Statement:  To meet the highest standards of accountability and of accessibility not only to the Laredo Mayor

                              and City Council, but also to the public.

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Liaison:  Homero Vasquez-Garcia (956) 727-6525

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Composition:  9 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion on June 5, 2000

Mission Statement:  To maximize the effectiveness of City of Laredo grants to local nonprofits, more in depth analysis of

                             their individual operations is necessary.  Detailed budgetary information, program descriptions, mission

                             statements, workload measures, goals, and objectives are required for each applicant.

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Liaison:  Tina Martinez and Edgar Campos (956) 795-2675

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Composition:  (10) members. The members shall be appointed by the city council as follows: the mayor and each

                     council member shall designate one member of the advisory committee subject to the ratification of the city

                     council each whom shall be a resident of the City of Laredo. The mayor shall also designate an additional

                     member and an alternate, subject to the selection of the Asociación de Transportistas, as prescribed in
                     chapter 28, article I, subsection 28-7(e), where only the primary representative will have one (1) vote on
                     the committee and the alternate will be an advisory seat but will not have a vote.

Created:  Ordinance 86-O-129 and found in Section 19-24 of the Code of Ordinances.  Revised by Ordinance 96-O-180

              found in Section 28-7; Code of Ordinance

Meeting Schedule:  The Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month, at
                             6:00 pm at the Traffic Safety Offices on 5512 Thomas Avenue.  The meetings are officially recorded

                             by Public Access.

Mission Statement:  to advise the City Council and City Manager on issues pertaining to transportation and traffic safety
                              which will impact the citizens of Laredo and to enhance the safe and orderly growth of the city.

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Liaison:  Erika Alcorta and Robert Peña (956) 795-2550

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Composition:  (5) member appointed by Mayor, composed of
                          - (3) Council Members

                          - (2) Residents with applicable experience in financial and/or audit matters, independent of
                                City Management of the City of Laredo

Created:  By motion on Monday, June 1, 2020, M2020-R-09.  August 3, 2020, M2020-R-12, Ordinance 2020-O-097

General Powers & Duties:  To promote a culture of improvement, integrity, accountability and trust in performance of City
                                       operations and functions.  The Audit and Accountability Committee will accomplish this goal
                                       by providing guidance to and oversight of the Internal Audit Office in the performance of its

                                       responsibility.

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Liaison:  Tina O. Rodriguez (956) 790-1808

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Composition:  12 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.

Created:  By motion on August 2, 2010

Mission Statement:  To serve as advocates for those in our community with disabilities by promoting awareness, education

                             and securing resources for their physiological, psychological and social well being.  As a blue ribbon

                             committee, we also have the responsibility to provide guidance and serve as consultants to the City of

                             Laredo officials regarding issues affecting people with disabilities.

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Liaison:  Tiffany Perez (956) 795-4922

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Composition:  5 members and three alternative members appointed by Mayor and confirmed by City Council

Created:  Ordinance 94-O-247, found in Section 24-1.4 of the Code of Ordinances

Meeting Schedule:  2nd Wednesday of every odd month

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Liaison:  Rolando Lozano (956) 794-1625

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Composition:  2 Council Members appointed by the Mayor, the Deputy City Manager, the Finance Director and the

                     City Attorney

Created:  Originally called the Metro Government Committee, this committee was re-named by motion on February 20, 2007.

Mission Statement:  To provide a liaison between city government and other governmental entities such as local school

                             boards and the county government to discuss issues affecting the different entities and to craft

                             inter-local agreements.

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Composition:  The Mayor shall nominate, subject to Council confirmation, 3 Council Members to serve on the 24 member

                     Advisory Board.

Created:  Consistent with the action of the Webb County Commissioners Court, the City shall be represented on the Webb

               County Community Action Agency Advisory Board.

Mission Statement:  To indentify and address the causes of poverty in Laredo and Webb County

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Composition:  members appointed by Mayor and confirmed by City Council

Created:  By motion dated February 18, 2014

Mission Statement:  To serve as an advisory committee to the City of Laredo City Council regarding initiative/efforts to
                              address the housing needs of homeless families with a special concern for families with school aged
                              children through the creation of transitional and affordable housing and the implementation and
                              strengthening of homeless service provider networking systems.

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Liaison:  Tina Martinez, Acting Community Development Director (956) 795-2675

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Composition:  5 members nominated by Mayor with Council confirmation.  Three (3) members shall be City elected
                      officials and two (2) shall be "non-governmental members representing the general interest groups of
                      "Business" and "Community-based Organizations".

Created:  Consistent with state law.

General Powers and Duties:  This Council is a standing regional planning commission that shall "make studies and plans
                                           to guide the unified, far-reaching development of a region, eliminate duplication, and
                                           promote economy and efficiency in the coordinated development" of Webb, Jim Hogg,
                                           Starr, and Zapata counties.  (Local Government Code, secretary.  391.001)

Mission Statement:  The primary missions of the South Texas Development Council are Coordination, Communication,
                               Fund Prioritization and/or Distribution, Furnishing Services and Review of State and Federal Programs.

Resolution:  2017-R-121  |  2023-R-095

Liaison:  Juan E. Rodriguez (956) 722-3995 ext. 118  |  mendiola@stdc.cog.tx.us

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Composition:  7 members; 1 by District 8 Council Member, 1 by City Manager, 3 by Mayor and 2 Directors

Created:  By motion on June 6, 2016; Ordinance 2016-O-192; Amended by 2017-O-001; Amended by 2017-O-047

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Liaison:  Tina Martinez, Acting Community Development Director (956) 795-2675

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** Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Jose Ceballos as Chairman of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 on 03-21-22 at council meeting
   2022-R-04

** Re-appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Carole Alexander

    - Re-appointment - 03/29/21, 2021-R-05 City Council meeting

    - Original Appointment - 01/22/2019, M2019-R-01 City Council Meeting Minutes

Composition:  5 members; Appointed by Mayor & City Council

Created:  By motion on October 4, 2021, meeting 2021-R-17

Term:  Board members will serve two-year terms; terms can be staggered.  The City of Laredo will annually appoint a
          member of the board to serve as Chairman, limited to 1-year term

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Liaison:  Miriam Castillo, Economic Development Director (956) 791-7384

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Composition:  3 Council Members nominated by Mayor and confirmed by Council.  Committee includes a representative

                      from 10 Veterans organizations.

Created:  By motion dated August 17, 1998, M98-R-36;  Re-establishing committee on June 15, 2020, M2020-S-06

Mission Statement:  To advise the City Council on issues pertaining to Veterans and Veteran programs that will enhance
                              the welfare of those Laredo citizens that have served in the Armed Forces.

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Liaison:  Fire Marshal Andres Jimenez (Marine Corp Veteran)   email: ajimenez1@ci.laredo.tx.us   Ph: (956) 718-6000

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Mission Statement:  Border Area Nutrition Council mission is simple: to provide essentially needed services to as many

                              eligible elderly clients as it possible can.  By doing so, the organization intends to provide a happier,

                              healthier lifestyle to our elderly population.

Contact:  Robert Mendiola (956) 722-3995  /  info@stdc.org  /  www.stdc.cog.tx.us

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Board of Directors

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Composition:  6 members appointed by council

Created:  By Motion made on October 18, 2021at City Council meeting M2021-R-18

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Composition:  The Employee of the Quarter (EOQ) Selection Committee shall consist of one (1) Council Member or the

                      Mayor to be selected by the Mayor and shall serve a one (1) year term; the City Manager of his/her

                      designee who shall serve as a permanent member; the Human Resources Director or his/her designee

                      who shall serve as a permanent member; and two (2) other department directors who will be randomly

                      selected by a computerized program on a quarterly basis to serve for that selected quarter.

Created:  By motion on September 21, 2020, M2020-R-15 item #53; January 19, 2021, M2021-R-01 item #48
              Ordinance 2021-O-014

Meeting Schedule:  The Employee of the Quarter Selection Committee will meet regularly, the minimum of which shall be
                             on a quarterly basis, to be set and scheduled by the Committee.

Liaison:  Monica Flores (956) 791-7474

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Composition:  3 members appointed by the City Manager.

Terms:  3 year terms

Created:  By resolution on August 2, 1960 to adopt the provisions of Article 1269m of the Revised Civil Statues, Chapter
               325, Acts of the 50th Texas Legislature, 1947.

Resolution:  08/02/1960

Liaison:  Cesar R. Garza, Civil Service Director and Irma Lopez (956) 791-7413

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¹Reappointed 09-06-22 at 2022-R-14 council meeting.  Original appointment on 04-15-19 at M20219-R-16 council meeting.

Composition:  (7 members) 3 elected active firefighters, 2 appointed by the Board of Trustees, 1 by Mayor and the
                      City Financial Advisor

Created:  by Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA) Article 6243e Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes 45th

              Legislative 1937

Mission Statement:  To play an integral role in the future financial security of plan participants by promptly and

                              courteously delivering quality benefits and information which members value and trust through

                              professional plan administration and prudent management of System assets.

Liaison:  Jaime Jasso - Pension Administrator (956) 717-8018

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Composition:  As a recognized 501 C 3 – Public Charity through the IRS, Keep Laredo Beautiful follows its bylaws which

                      state that they should have between 3-15 (9-15 is ideal but legally it can be as low as three) sitting

                      board members at any given time, appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by City Council.

Created:  By Ordinance 2004-O-235 dated October 11, 2004;  Keep Laredo Beautiful has been an affiliate of Keep Texas

              Beautiful since 2002 and while it has been active, did not always have a fully functional board.  The organization

              has enjoyed citizen and community support over the years, and just recently refreshed this league of volunteers

              with the appointments approved by the Laredo City Council on April 6, 2020; M2020-R-05 minutes.

Mission Statement:  The mission of Keep Laredo Beautiful is to empower the citizens of Laredo through education to

                               take responsibility for enhancing their community and its environment through litter prevention,

                               beautification, community improvement and minimization of the impact of solid waste.

Meetings:  To be determined...

Volunteer Board Member Application:  If you have a penchant for trees or public art, this is the place to volunteer your
                                                          time to help elevate our cause.  Please see the application and contact us if you

                                                          have any questions about the overall commitment of service.  Applications will be

                                                          vetted by a subcommittee of the current members of the board and are open until

                                                          a reasonable pool of applications are received.  Once complete, please save the

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                                                          rvmiranda@ci.laredo.tx.us or keeplaredobeautiful@ci.laredo.tx.us.  Download Form.

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Liaison:  Ruby Miranda (956) 794-1658  |  email: rvmiranda@ci.laredo.tx.us

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Composition:  11 members nominated by the City Manager and confirmed by the City Council

Created:  By Resolution 2019-R-064 approved by City Council on May 6, 2019; M2019-R-07

Term:  Initial term of Directors No. 1-5 shall expire 09-30-2021 and Directors 6-11 shall expire September 30, 2020

          After completion of first term, the term of each Director shall be three (3) years.

Mission Statement:  To accomplish their governmental purpose in the performance of its governmental functions to
                              promote the common good and general welfare of the city.

Bi-Annual Reports   |   Committee Meeting Videos

Liaison:  Maria F. Astrain (956) 712-6001

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Composition:  (3) members appointed by Mayor

Created:  Incorporated on November 17, 1966

Mission Statement:  Incorporated on November 17, 1966, the mission of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation
                              is to promote and foster the economic and industrial development of the Laredo region.

Liaison:  Miriam Castillo (956) 791-7397

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**  Reappointed 02-06-23, Council Meeting 2023-R-02

**  Reappointed 02-07-22, Council Meeting 2022-R-02

Composition:  Mayor, City Council and the City Manager as Executive Director

Created:  By Resolution 2009-R-146 on December 21, 2009, meeting 2009--S-04

General Powers and Duties:  To act on behalf of the City of Laredo and negotiate terms with the NRP Group L.L.C.
                                           regarding a proposed low income housing tax credit project and authorizing the filing of
                                           the necessary applications for low income housing tax credits; and resolving other matters
                                           in connection therewith.

Laredo Public Facility Corporation By Laws

Liaison:  Tina Martinez, Acting Community Development Director (956) 795-2675

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Composition:  17 students from local Laredo high schools

Created:  By Motion made on February 03, 2020 at City Council meeting M2020-R-02

Mission Statement:

By Laws   |   Meeting Videos

Liaison:  Karen Garza Administrative Assistant to the City Manager (956) 791-7304

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Composition:  As per the MPO Bylaws, the Policy Committee shall include the following nine members:

City of Laredo:     Mayor (Chairperson)

                           Two (2) City Councilmembers, as appointed by the Mayor in his/her sole discretion

Laredo Mass Transit Board:  One Laredo Mass Transit Board Member as appointed by the Board’s presiding officer/

                                          Mayor in his/her sole discretion.

County of Webb:     County Judge (Vice-Chairperson)

                              Two (2) County Commissioners as appointed by the Webb County Judge in his/her sole discretion.

State of Texas:    TxDOT District Engineer

Member at Large:   Member to be appointed by the Policy Committee

Members shall serve until a replacement is qualified pursuant to section 2.1 Subsection (e) of the MPO Bylaws.

The Mayor of the City of Laredo shall appoint the two City Councilmembers that represent the City of Laredo.

Laredo Mass Transit Board’s presiding officer/Mayor shall appoint one member to represent the Laredo Mass Transit Board.

The County Judge of the County of Webb shall appoint the two County Commissioners that represent the County of Webb.

Appointments to the Policy Committee shall be for a period of two years.  A member may be reappointed with no limitation to number of terms, except that such term will not continue in the event an officer becomes ineligible for membership on the Policy Committee.

Created: Consistent with Federal and State laws.

Mission Statement: To set transportation related policy, identify existing and future local transportation needs in cooperation with TxDOT, and propose and recommend projects for all modes of transportation including mass transit and active transportation, with special attention to freight.

Liaison: Juan S. Mendive, Interim MPO Director (956) 794-1613

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Composition:  6 members; (1) by Mayor, (1) by District 3 Council Member, (1) by District 4 Council Member, (1) by District 8
                     Council Member, (1) citizen and Building Owner

Created:  Created by motion April 17, 2017; 2017-R-06 City Council Meeting

Liaison:  John Porter (956) 794-1650

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Composition:  6 Members - (4) Council Members, City Manager & Police Chief

Created:  By motion February 05, 2018; M2018-R-02 City Council Meeting; Approved on 04-02-18, council meeting

               2018-R-05, Ordinance 2018-O-051

Pursuant to section 2-244 of the Laredo Code of Ordinance, the Public Safety Advisory Committee serves in an advisory

capacity only.  As such, the Public Safety Advisory Committee is not subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Liaison:  (956) 791-7319

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Mission Statement:  To assist the establishment of a comprehensive transportation system to directly benefit the traveling
                              public within Webb County-City of Laredo region through the development of additional transportation
                              alternatives within the region.

Contact:  Jed A. Brown (956) 753-7200 / brown.wccl.rma@gmail.com / www.webblaredorma.org

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** Reappointment:  Douglas Howland on 10-17-22 at 2022-R-17 Council Meeting by Cm. Ruben Gutierrez, Jr. &

                                 Cm. Marte A. Martinez

Composition:  9 members appointed by Mayor & City Council

Created:  City Charter, section 9.05 by motion on Monday, May 29, 2018, M2018-W-02

Municipal Code   |   Bi-Annual Reports   |   Priority Procedures Handbook   |   City Charter   |   Committee Meeting Video

Liaison:  Kristina L. Hale (956) 791-7319

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Composition:  (9) members appointed by Mayor and City Council

Created:  By motion made on February 1, 2019 at the 2019-SC-01 meeting

Liaison:  Vivian Hernandez (956) 791-7305   |   Committee Meeting Video

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