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About Our Boards, Commissions and Committees
To learn more about each Board, Commission, and Committee, review the list of requirements or contact the liaison. View our quick reference guide (PDF).
Why Join?
Get involved and make a difference in your community! By joining, you will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of how local government operates
- Strengthen your leadership skills
- Stay informed about important community issues
- Build connections with City officials and fellow citizens in a collaborative setting
Your voice matters! As a member, you can actively contribute to shaping policies, programs, and initiatives that benefit the City.
Process
Before applying, review the requirements for each board or commission and choose the ones that align with your interests and skills. Applicants must be committed to active participation and willing to attend all scheduled meetings.
Applicants may apply for up to three (3) boards or commissions per submission. Those currently serving or being considered for a board may not serve on more than two (2) standing boards simultaneously.
The City Clerk's Office accepts applications for boards and commissions on an ongoing basis. Applications received within six (6) months are submitted to the Mayor, City Council, and/or City Manager for consideration based on each candidate’s qualifications, location, and potential contributions. Some boards may require specific expertise or licensing.
If an applicant is not selected, their application remains on file for six (6) months, and the City Clerk will notify them of the decision. To remain eligible for future consideration, applicants must reapply after six (6) months.
To apply, complete the application below. Applications are accepted year-round by the City Clerk’s Office.
Open Meetings Act
All newly appointed and reappointed board or commission members must complete mandatory Open Meetings Act training within 90 days of their appointment or reappointment and return to the City Clerk's Office to ensure compliance with the Act. This training can be completed online by watching the Texas Attorney General’s Open Meetings Act Video.
For more information, view the Texas Open Meeting Act Handbook.
Public Information
All applications are subject to release pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. Upon appointment, members may request an exception to the disclosure of their information based on specific provisions in the Texas Government Code. To do so, they will need to complete a Public Access Form, which will be provided in the Appointment Packet.
For more information, view the Texas Public Information Act Handbook.
Complete the Application for Boards and Commissions today!
| Board Name | Brief Overview | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) | Presides over the City's wholesale supplier of water utilities and its facilities, equipment and supplies. | Description of BAWA (PDF) |
| Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) | Manages sales taxes received for the City's crime control and prevention programs. | Description of CCPD (PDF) |
| Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District (FCPEMSD) | Manages sales taxes received for the City's fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services programs. | Description of FCPEMSD (PDF) |
| Baytown Hospitality Public Facilities Corporation (BHPFC) | Assists the City of Baytown, Texas in financing, refinancing, or providing public facilities. | Description of BHPFC (PDF) |
| Baytown Housing Authority (BHA) | Provides leadership, set policy, approve budgets, and earn support in the community for housing programs. | Description of BHA (PDF) |
| Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) | Develops and finances permissible projects as defined in Chapter 377 of the Texas Local Government Code that benefits, strengthens and diversifies the economic base of Baytown. | Description of MDD (PDF) |
| Baytown Redevelopment Authority (BRA) | Promotes, develops, encourages and maintains economic development in the area included in Reinvestment Zone No. 1. | Description of BRA (PDF) |
| Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ) | Prepares and approves project and financing plan(s) for the reinvestment zone and approves participation agreements for the zone. | Description of TIRZ (PDF) |
| Board Name | Brief Overview | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Adjustment (BOA) | Hears and decides request for variances and special exceptions to the City's zoning ordinance. | Description of BOA (PDF) |
| Civil Service Commission (CSC) | Recommends rules and regulations regarding fire and police civil service matters and acts as an appeal board for tests and disciplinary actions. | Description of Civil Service Commission (PDF) |
| Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (BOA) | Hears appeals from decisions of the City's Chief Building Official. | Description of Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (PDF) |
| Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) | Recommends to City Council the boundaries of various zoning districts and text changes to the zoning ordinance. | Description of the Planning and Zoning Commission (PDF) |
Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees
| Board Name | Brief Overview | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Advisory Committee | Provides input regarding the animal control and adoption center plans, strategies and education, as well as the animal control ordinances. | Description of the Animal Control Advisory Committee (PDF) | |
| Baytown Library Board |
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| Baytown Police Advisory Committee | Hold public forums to receive input from diverse community groups to enhance understanding through communication and education, to improve and maintain the public trust of the Baytown Police Department. | Description of the Baytown Police Advisory Committee (PDF) | |
| Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) | Recommends how Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are allocated and establishes goals and priorities for the CDBG Programs, which provide resources for low to moderate income residents. | Description of the CDAC (PDF) | |
| Economic Development Advisory Committee | Assist in the conduct of the operation of the City government and work with City economic development staff to identify and review opportunities that will grow and enhance the quality of life for the City of Baytown, including, but not limited to, reviewing Business Improvement Grants or other economic development projects of high-community interest, and making recommendations to the City Council. | Description of the Economic Development Advisory Committee(PDF) | |
| Parks and Recreation Board | Assists and advises the City Council on the proper operation of the City's parks and recreational facilities. | Description of the Park and Recreation Board (PDF) | |
| Sign Committee | Decides on appeals regarding decisions of the sign administrator | Sign Committee (PDF) |
Objective:
This committee assists the City in organizing, researching, and preparing the potential projects for consideration in the November 2025 General Bond Election.
Duties:
- Receive input from diverse community groups to better understand resident needs.
- Recommend to Council proposed projects based on community input.
Details:
- Composed of: 15 Committee Members
- Qualification: Reside within City Limits
- Appointed By: City Council – each member appoints 2 district specific members; Mayor appoints 3 at-large members; Co-Chairs selected by the committee
- Term of office: through Bond Election in November 2025
- Term Limit: Not applicable
- Meetings: As established by Co-Chairs and Subcommittee Chairs
NOTE: Due to the short term nature of this committee, members appointed to this committee may serve on two other Council appointed boards.
Committee Members
- Gilbert Santana, Chair
- Briceida Alcaraz, Vice-chair
Appointments by District
District 1
- Mike Beard
- Barbara Hinojosa
District 2
- Marga Matthews
- Rudy Avina
District 3
- Denise Graves
- Patricia Smith
District 4
- Briceida Alcaraz
- Sergio Mendoza
District 5
- Gilbert Santana
- John Roper
District 6
- Keith Coburn
- Joseph Chapa
Mayor Appointments
- Crispina Powell
- Rhonda Lopez
- Ken Martin
Ethics Board - Consideration Inforamtion
This Ethics Board was created to assist and advise the City Council and/or the City Manager on matters pertaining to the City’s Code of Ethics contained in Chapter 2. Article VIII.
Appointment
The Ethics Board shall be appointed by majority vote of the city council.
Number
The Ethics Board shall consist of five (5) members.
Terms
The terms of the persons appointed as members of the Ethics Board shall be as follows:
(1) Of the initial five (5) members appointed by the city council, three (3) shall be appointed to serve two (2) year terms, and two (2) shall be appointed to serve three (3) year terms. Subsequent terms of these members shall be for three (3) years.
(2) Appointments to vacancies shall be for the unexpired term of the position to which the appointment is made.
(3) Members shall serve until their successors have been appointed.
(4) No member shall serve more than four (4) consecutive full terms of office without a break in service.
Eligibility
Membership on the Ethics Board is limited to residents of the City of Baytown.
Ineligibility
The following shall disqualify a person from serving on the Ethics Board:
(1) being a salaried city official or employee;
(2) being an elected public official for any governmental body;
(3) being a candidate for any elected public office;
(4) being an official of a political party;
(5) being a campaign treasurer, campaign manager, campaign official, or other policy or decision-maker, for the campaign of any candidate for elected public office;
(6) being a campaign treasurer, campaign manager, campaign official, or other policy or decision-maker, for any political action committee as defined in the Texas Election Code;
(7) being a donor to the campaign of any city official;
(8) being a member of any other city board or commission;
(9) having a conviction of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, or being found by the Ethics Board to have previously violated section 2-803; and
(10) being related to the mayor, member of the city council, city manager, municipal court judge, or any associate municipal court judge, within the second degree by affinity (marriage) or within the third degree by consanguinity (blood).