Item 50 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This item handles routine housekeeping for the city's many boards and commissions, approving new appointments and any related waivers, swapping out members on Council committees and intergovernmental bodies, and updating bylaws. It's the kind of behind-the-scenes governance work that keeps Austin's volunteer panels staffed and running. While not flashy, these appointments shape who has a seat at the table on the issues these bodies oversee.
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.
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