Mayor Sylvester Turner requests Council approval of an amendment to Chapter 2 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances that will create and define the purpose, composition, and meetings of the Houston Music Advisory Board.
In recognition that the City of Houston continuously seeks community input, and with such significance to who Houston is, the Administration recognizes the need to establish a music advisory board whose purpose of enhancing a rich cultural asset like music; to impact and influence the City’s work; and enhance overall economic development. The board will be responsible for advising and making recommendations to the Mayor, Council, and the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to address any issues, opportunities and/or challenges to advance the local music community and provide recommendations for improvement.
The Board shall consist of nine (9) action-oriented members and three (3) alternates, all of whom shall be Houston residents and are active stakeholders in the music industry. Members shall serve terms of two (2) years.
It is recommended that Council approve this amendment to the Code of Ordinances
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Necole Irvin
Director, Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs