The City of Brownsville is interested in citizens serving as members of our boards and committees. As community leaders, citizens can provide an invaluable service to the City through board or committee membership and participation. Members volunteer many hours annually, by sharing their time and expertise, while learning more about the City through their membership.
Some of the City's boards and committees are required and established by state stature, while other result from provisions of the City's Home-Rule Charter or from local ordinances. Boards and committees address such subjects as planning and zoning, transportation, parks, library, aviation, health, and building inspection. Although many boards and committees are advisory only, their influence and value can be significant as they make recommendations on a wide range of topics that eventually come before the City Commission.
It is important for board and committee members to remember that the City Commission, not the board or committee, is ultimately responsible to the citizens. In some cases, a board or committee recommendation will not be implemented despite the boards and committee's best public involvement effort. It should be understood that the City Commission's area of responsibility and concern is very broad and there are many factors that influence City Commission decisions.
*The Public Service Application for appointment and the Board Appointment Policy, are available for download at the bottom of this page.*
Current Vacancies
Advisory Boards The Airport Advisory Board was created by Ordinance No. 103-3, Subsection 1. The board considers all matters pertaining to the business, operation, conduct and use of the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport and all of its facilities and improvements. Meeting Time: Second Tuesday of the month, 12:00 noon Location: Airport Conference Room, 700 S. Minnesota Contact: 956/542-4373 Composition: Nine (9) Members
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (Brownsville Animal Regulation & Care [BARC] Advisory Committee)  Meeting Time: Quarterly on Thursday, 12:00 noon Location: Different Locations Contact: 956/542-3437 Composition: Nine (9) Members
Brownsville Beautification Committee (BBC) Meeting Time: First Tuesday of the month, 12:00 noon Location: Different Locations Contact: 956/547-6532 Composition: Eleven (11) Members
The Board of Adjustment was created by City Zoning Ordinance No. 235, Section 17, as described under Section 211.008 of the Local Government Code. The board authorizes in specific cases, a variance from the terms of a zoning ordinance if the variance is not contrary to the public interest and due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship. Meeting Time: First Wednesday of the month, 6:00pm Location: City Hall, 2nd floor in the City Commission Chambers, 1001 E. Elizabeth Street Contact: 956/550-8345 Composition: Nine (9) Members
Brownsville Border Film Advisory Committee The Brownsville Border Film Advisory Committee was created by Resolution No. 2003-036, adopted October 7, 2003, amended with Resolution No. 2004-021 on May 4, 2004, and amended by Resolution No. 2008-051 on May 6, 2008. The committee promotes the City of Brownsville as a worthy location for film, television, documentary and commercial productions, and provides without fee as a profit motive, location scouting assistance, liaison services and research among the community, production companies and government. Meeting Time: As needed basis Location: Different Locations Contact: 956/548-6176 Composition: Eleven (11) Members
Brownsville Citizens Advisory Committee (BCAC) The Brownsville Citizens Advisory Committee was created by City Commission in 1975. Resolution No. 2002-012 was adopted on February 19, 2002, Resolution No. 2006-010 as adopted on February 7, 2006, and Resolution No. 2007-041 as adopted on July 31, 2007, to implement new regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The committee conducts public hearings, public meetings, solicit proposals, reviews all evidence, testimony and proposals given at hearings. Furthermore, it formulates and makes recommendations to the City Commission a spending plan for: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, American Dream Down Payment Initiative and the Emergency Shelter Grant Program. Meeting Time: Seasonally Location: City Hall, 2nd floor in the City Commission Chambers, 1001 E. Elizabeth Street Contact: 956/548-6137 Composition: Fifteen (15) Members
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is a non-profit established in accordance with the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979, codified by Section 13 of Article 5190.6 of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes. It was approved by the voters a Proposition Number 1 on an election held November 6, 2001. Ordinance No. 2001-1384, approved on November 20, 2001, approved the returns on the election held on November 6, 2001. The Articles of Incorporation were adopted by the City Commission April 23, 2002. The board's purpose is to fund the quality of life projects in the City of Brownsville through ¼ cent sales tax funds. Meeting Time: Third Monday of every month Location: City Hall, 1001 E. Elizabeth Street Contact: 956/548-6006 Composition: Seven (7) Directors
Brownsville Housing Authority (BHA) The Brownsville Housing Authority was created through a resolution adopted on March 24, 1938. The board's purpose is to provide housing subsidies to needy families, work with the Section 8 Housing Program that encourages and requires residents to invest their time and energy by working and/or attending school toward an education. Meeting Time: Fourth Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m. Location: Brownsville Housing Authority, 2606 Boca Chica Blvd., 1st floor, Rosa Allala Board Room Contact: 956/548-6007 Composition: Five (5) Members
Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau (BCVB) The Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau functioned as a division of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce until June 8, 1988, when it was incorporated as a non-profit 501c(6) corporation with the State of Texas, and has its own organizational bylaws. The board manages all business affairs of the Corporation under the direction of its Board of Directors and may delegate specific powers to the Executive Committee or other committees. Meeting Time: Typically on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm Location: To be determined Contact: 956/548-6007 Composition: Eleven (11) Members
Brownsville Public Library System Advisory Board Meeting Time: On a monthly basis Location: Brownsville Public Library, 2600 Central Boulevard Contact: 956/548-1055 Composition: Nine (9) Members
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) The Brownsville Public Utilities Board was created by Brownsville City Charter, Article VI. adopted December 9, 1971. The board has complete authority and power with reference to the control, management and operation of the power and light, water and sewage systems owned by the City of Brownsville, Texas, and the expenditure and application of the revenues of the system. Meeting Time: Second Monday of the month Location: Brownsville Public Utilities Board Room, 1425 Robinhood Drive Contact: 956/548-6007 Composition: Six (6) Members
Building and Standards Commission Meeting Time: On a monthly basis Location: City Hall, 2nd floor in the City Commission Chambers, 1001 E. Elizabeth Street Contact: 956/550-8345 Composition: Seven (7) Members
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) Meeting Time: On an as needed basis Location: Different Locations Contact: 956/548-6137 Composition: Seven (7) Members
The Civil Service Commission was created by Ordinance No. 361, adopted on February 26, 1948, and in accordance with Chapter 325, Acts of the Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 1947, and amended by Ordinance No. 361-A and Ordinance No. 361-B. The purpose of the commission shall be to, establish a civil service system for firemen and policemen, be sympathetic to the principles of the merit system, and to provide duties as set forth in Section 143 of the Texas Local Government Code and as required through the Union's contract. Meeting Time: On an as needed basis Location: Different Locations Contact: 956/548-6007 Composition: Three (3) Members
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting Time: Every Wednesday, 9:30am Location: City Plaza, 2nd floor in the Executive Room, 1034 E. Levee Street Contact: 956/542-3437 Composition: Seven (7) Members
Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation is a non-profit corporation as established in accordance with the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979, codified by Section 13 of Article 5190.6 of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes the bylaws were adopted on February 24, 1991. The board's purpose is to purchase land, buildings and equipment and providing incentives to the local industries. Meeting Time: Fourth Thursday of the month, 5:30pm Location: BEDC Board Room-ITEC Campus Suite F-1, 301 Mexico Boulevard Contact: 956/548-6150 Composition: Five (5) Members
The Heritage Council was created by Ordinance No. 1100, adopted August 28, 1985, amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article VII and VIII, and amended by Ordinance No. 99-1100.27, adopted on June 1, 1999. The board issues certificates of appropriateness Class "A" Permit authorizing the total or partial alteration of a structure which is zoned as a heritage site either in the heritage Landmark District or in a Heritage Overlay District. Meeting Time: Every Thursday of the month, 7:30am Location: To be determined Contact: 956/548-6070 Composition: Seven (7) Members, Seven (7) Alternates
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was created by Ordinance No. 91-1232, amending Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 24-15. The committee makes recommendations with reference to park management and operations and shall provide guidance and advice regarding improvement and maintenance of the City's parks. Meeting Time: First Thursday of the month, 11:30am Location: Different Locations Contact: 956/542-2064 Composition: Seven (7) Members
Paseo de la Resaca Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District The Paseo de la Resaca Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District was created in conformance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code and was adopted by Resolution on September 24, 1996, and amended by Resolution No. 2001-087 on December 11, 2001. The board's purpose is to improve landscaping, lighting and establish or improve parks and / or park like facilities. Meeting Time: Third Thursday of the month, 4:30pm Location: Paseo de la Resaca Offices, 2335 Hudson Boulevard Contact: 956/548-6001 Composition: Five (5) Members
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Time: Every other Thursday of the month, 5:30pm Location: City Hall, 2nd floor of the City Commission Chambers, 1001 E. Elizabeth Street Contact: 956/548-6150 Composition: Eight (8) Members
Special Needs Advisory Committee The Special Needs Advisory Committee was created by Resolution No. 2008-068, adopted on August 19, 2008, and amended by Resolution No. 2011-030 on April 5, 2011. The committee shall monitor and assess the City's policies, practices and procedures with respect to accommodating special needs persons and recommends any appropriate changes in those policies, practices, and procedures and accommodations to the City Manager, or his designee, and to the City Commission. Meeting Time: To be determined Location: To be determined Contact: To be determined Composition: Seven (7) Members
The Transit Advisory Committee was created by in 1991 as amended by the bylaws accepted on January 10, 2003. The committee shall monitor the performance of Brownsville Urban System quality statistical reports, reviews requested and proposed service, policy and procedure changes to assure that user and institutional needs have been addressed. Meeting Time: Third Wednesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. Location: Conference Room, 2nd floor of the Brownsville Urban System, 700 Jose Colunga, Jr. Street Contact: 956/541-4881 Composition: No less than seven (7), no more than nine (9)
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