NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION.
Austin City Code § 2-1-175
in effect§ 2-1-175 - NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION.
(A) The Native American and Indigenous Quality of Life Commission is established to serve as an advisory body to the city council on issues of concern to the Native American and Indigenous community in Austin, including preserving culture, economic development, education, health, and wellness. The commission shall also advise on the operations and economic development of the Native American Cultural Center.
(B) The Native American and Indigenous Quality of Life Commission should have a balanced membership reflecting an in-depth knowledge of the challenges and concerns of the Native American and Indigenous community. Each council member shall appoint a person who is representative of or sensitive to the needs of the Native American and Indigenous community in the city. The commission should include a minimum of 51 percent enrolled members of federally recognized tribes. In addition to the 11 members nominated by the council, the commission shall nominate four members who represent community stakeholders.
(C) The director of the Native American Cultural Center and one City employee designated by the city manager shall serve as ex officio members of the board.
Source: Ord. No. 20260521-050, Pt. 1, 6-1-26.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-1CIBO_ART2BO_S2-1-175NAAMINQULICOFetched: 10/27/2026