HOUSTON MUSIC ADVISORY BOARD

Houston Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. XI, div. 6

in effect

Houston Code of Ordinances § 2-391 Creation; purposes.

Sec. 2-391. - Creation; purposes. There is hereby created the Houston Music Advisory Board ("board"). The board shall be responsible for advising and making recommendations to the mayor, city council, and department directors on issues pertaining to economic development of the local music industry. The subjects to be addressed by the board shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Determining the top challenges and opportunities facing the music industry in the city; (2) Developing policy recommendations for support of the music industry and musicians; (3) Developing recurring annual event programs and workshops on a volunteer basis and in coordination with the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs; (4) Publicizing the opportunity to register in the Houston Music Directory; (5) Assisting the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs in planning, implementing, and participating in activities concerning the music industry in the city; and (6) Making recommendations to the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs concerning areas of opportunity in the local music industry and strategies for developing the local music industry. (Ord. No. 2022-694, § 2, 9-14-2022)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 2-392 Appointment of members.

Sec. 2-392. - Appointment of members. The board shall consist of nine regular members, to be appointed by the mayor, and subject to confirmation by the city council. These positions shall be numbered 1 through 9. (Ord. No. 2022-694, § 2, 9-14-2022)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 2-393 Composition of board; positions; terms of members.

Sec. 2-393. - Composition of board; positions; terms of members. (a) The membership shall represent the diversity, interests, and expertise of the local community and music industry. Members shall be broadly representative of the local music industry with regard to race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, LGBT status, religious affiliation, music genre or practice, and economic sector. Members shall possess knowledge and understanding of the city's diverse music community. Members shall be active stakeholders in the local music industry. (b) Members shall serve a two-year term of office and the terms of office for positions on the board shall be as follows: (1) The terms of office for the initial members serving in odd-numbered positions shall expire on January 2, 2025; subsequently, terms shall expire every two years thereafter. (2) The terms of office for initial members serving in even-numbered positions shall expire on January 2, 2024; subsequently, terms shall expire every two years thereafter, (c) Any member serving in a position for which the term has expired shall continue to serve until the members successor in that position is appointed, confirmed and qualified. (d) The board shall have three alternate member positions numbered 1 through 3 that shall serve terms of the same duration and expiration dates as regular members. In the absence of a regular member from a board meeting, a staff member of the Mayor's Office of Boards and Commissions may call an alternate member to attend a board meeting. The alternate members shall be called for service on a rotating basis. When so called and serving, an alternate member shall have the same rights and / as a regular member. (Ord. No. 2022-694, § 2, 9-14-2022)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 2-394 Meetings.

Sec. 2-394. - Meetings. Regular board meetings shall, be held at least three times per year. The board may establish for itself rules of order that are consistent with this Code and not in conflict with state Special meetings may be held in accordance with board rules. The board shall elect a chair and vice-chair at the first board meeting and thereafter at the first meeting of each calendar year. The board shall elect a secretary, who may or may not be a member of the board, at the first meeting of each calendar year. Such secretary shall keep the minutes of the board and perform other such services as may be required by the board. Five members of the board present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business of the board, and a majority vote of those members of the board present at any meeting shall prevail. Neither the board nor any member shall have power to take action except by authority of majority vote. (Ord. No. 2022-694, § 2, 9-14-2022)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 2-395 Removal of members.

Sec. 2-395. - Removal of members. Members may be removed by the mayor for any of the following causes: (1) Three absences from regular meetings of the board during any 12-month period; (2) Failure to abstain in votes or activities of the board where direct or indirect pecuniary conflicts of interest are or may be involved; (3) Conduct, whether or not resulting in a conviction, that impairs or interferes with the ability of the member to carry out his or her board duties; or (4) Failure of a member to comply with city ordinances and board (Ord. No. 2022-694, § 2, 9-14-2022)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 2-396 Assistance by certain city departments.

Sec. 2-396. - Assistance by certain city departments. The director of the mayor's office of cultural affairs and the director's staff shall provide requested assistance to the board. (Ord. No. 2022-694, § 2, 9-14-2022)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 2-397 Compensation.

Sec. 2-397. - Compensation. Members of the board shall serve without compensation from the city or any firm, trust, donation or legacy to or on behalf of the city. A member of the board is a 'city official' as that term is defined in chapter 18 of this Code. The member shall abstain from voting upon matters in which there is or may be a conflict of interest, shall not participate in any activity of the board in which there is or may be a conflict of interest, and shall not participate in any city contract that relates to the duties of the board. (Ord. No. 2022-694, § 2, 9-14-2022)

Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXIBOCOAUET_DIV6HOMUADBOFetched: 10/26/2026