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:  Ashley M. Garcia - (956) 795-2000 ext. 2826

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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:  Karina Elizondo - (956) 625-1860

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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 Section9.05 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:  Fernando Morales (956) 794-1608

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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:  Anita Stanley - (956) 795-2350
             Graciela Briones - (956) 795-2350

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Composition:  9 members appointed by Mayor & City Council

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

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

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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 Mayor and City Council

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

Liaison:  Ronnie Acosta (956) 791-7389 and Vivian Hernandez (956) 791-7302   |   Committee Meeting Video

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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:  Riazul I. Mia (956) 721-2000 / Mike Rogers (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 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:  Dr. Hector Gonzalez (956) 795-4920

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Composition:  18 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:  Rosario Cabello (956) 791-7466 / Robert A. Eads (956) 791-7466

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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:  Tiffany Franklin (956) 791-7313

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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:  (7 members) 3 elected active firefighters, 2 appointed by the board of trustees, 1 appointed by Mayor and
                      1 City Financial Officer

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

Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act

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

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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:  Alejandrina Sanchez (956) 794-1610

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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:  Jose A. Valdez (956) 791-7308 / Zulema Ortiz (956) 791-7312

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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. (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:  Carol Thurkettle (956) 727-6462

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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:  Griselda Aguilar (956) 795-2250 ext. 106

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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:  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:  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 (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:  Guadalupe Tays Reyes and Erika Alcorta (956) 795-2550

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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 te 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:  Erika Martinez (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:  Arturo Garcia (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 he 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.

Bi-Annual Report (Biannual Reports are Due by January 15 and July 15)

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

Liaison:  Alejandra Quintanilla (956) 791-7466

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Appointees

Alberto Torres - Council Member

Nelly Vielma - Council Member

George Altgelt - Council Member

Non-Governmental Members

Gilbert Garcia - Non Governmental Member

Mario Guzman - Non Governmental Member

Alternates

Nadia De Leon, - Community Development

Blandina Gamez - Health Department

Erica Cavazos - Health Department

Angie Cantu - Utilities Department

Ivan Santoyo - Environmental Services Department

Andy Castañeda - Building Services Department

Gilberto Sanchez - Budget Department

Jesus Esparza - Finance Department

Laura Ortiz - Police Department

Patty Treviño - Police Department

Ana Lisa Perez Gonzalez - Library

Veronica Renteria - Parks and Leisure Services

Arminda Guerra - Airport

Nora Govea - Human Resources

Viviana Villanueva - Tax Department

Joel Vasquez - Convention & Visitors Bureau

Brenda Martinez - Purchasing

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 Henry Sauvignet, as Chairman to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 on 03/19/2018, 2018-R-04 City Council meeting.

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

                      from every veterans organization.

Created:  By motion dated August 17, 1998.

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:  Rafael Benavides, Public Information Officer (956) 791-7461

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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:  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.

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Liaison:  Guillermo Walls (956) 795-4945

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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:  Teclo J. Garcia (956) 791-7466

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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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Memberss

Composition:  Mayor and 3 Council Members serve with County and State members on the 9 member board.  Council

                     Members are nominated by Mayor and confirmed by Council.  Appointments to the Policy Committee shall
                      be for (2) 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 provide guidelines which allow for maximum local government participation both in the designation

                             process and in transportation planning; the use of areawide planning agencies which are responsible for

                             conducting comprehensive planning; and minimum duplication of effort through the utilization of
                             existing planning efforts and capabilities.

Liaison:  Vanessa Guerra (956) 794-1604

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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:  Alyssa Castillon (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:  Ruben Soto, Jr. (956) 723-9841 / rubensotocpa@sbcglobal.net / www.webbrma.com

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