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← Thursday, May 21, 2026

Item 47 Passed 9-0

In plain language — from the agenda backup

This item handles the routine but important housekeeping of staffing Austin's boards and commissions, Council committees, and other intergovernmental bodies and public facility corporations. It covers appointments and certain related waivers, the removal and replacement of members, and updates to board and commission bylaws. These bodies advise Council and shape decisions across the city, so who serves on them — and the rules they operate under — matters for how local government works.

The official agenda language

Approve appointments and certain related waivers to boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.

"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

The roll call

Approved on Consent 9-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
  • José Velásquez D3 Yes
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
  • Ryan Alter D5 Yes
  • Krista Laine D6 Yes
  • Mike Siegel D7 Yes
  • Paige Ellis D8 Yes
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
  • Marc Duchen D10 Yes

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes