HUNTSVILLE MUSIC BOARD

Huntsville Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. VIII, div. 26

in effect

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-1900 Membership.

Sec. 2-1900. - Membership. (a) Of the regular members first appointed, four members shall serve initial terms of one year, and five members shall serve initial terms of two years. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms in the manner in which original appointments are made. The terms of all appointed members next appointed after the expiration of the original terms shall be two years. Members may be appointed to one additional term upon the expiration of their initial term on the board. (b) All members shall be appointed by the mayor. (c) All members shall be residents of Madison or Limestone County, Alabama. (d) An appointee shall cease to be a member of the board upon the appointee's death or resignation or upon the appointee's ceasing to reside in Madison or Limestone County, Alabama. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the committee shall be made only for the unexpired portion of the term so vacated. (e) Members shall receive no compensation whatsoever for their services, nor shall they receive compensation or per diem for attending meetings; provided, however, that actual and necessary expenses, in amounts no greater than those appropriated by the city council, incurred in the performance of their duties, may be paid. (Ord. No. 19-1051, § 1, 11-21-2019)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-1901 Ex officio members.

Sec. 2-1901. - Ex officio members. The city's manager of urban and long range planning or his/her designee and the director of urban development or his/her designee shall serve as non-voting, ex officio members of the board. An ex officio member shall not be eligible to serve as an officer of the board. (Ord. No. 19-1051, § 2, 11-21-2019)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-1902 Quorum action by board.

Sec. 2-1902. - Quorum action by board. Five regular members of the city music board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No member shall act in any case in which he or she has a personal interest. Actions by the board shall be by majority of those present. (Ord. No. 19-1051, § 3, 11-21-2019)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-1903 Meetings.

Sec. 2-1903. - Meetings. The city music board shall hold regular meetings at such time and place within the city as it may determine; provided, however, that the board shall hold at least one meeting every 90 days. (Ord. No. 19-1051, § 4, 11-21-2019)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-1904 Music board goals.

Sec. 2-1904. - Music board goals. The goals of the city music board are as follows: (1) Help establish, promote and maintain the city as a music friendly city; (2) Increase the profile of the city's music scene; (3) Provide support in implementing long-term music audit recommendations that will foster music sector growth for the benefit of the city and its citizens; (4) Connect with other cities to share best practices, information and talent exchange; (5) Support music education within the community; (6) Lead the research and development of a Huntsville Music Month; (7) Help establish, promote, and assist with music related commerce (festivals, conferences, etc.); (8) Advocate for the sustainability of the music sector in the city, including the affordability of living and working spaces; and (9) Support the development of a music economy in the city. (Ord. No. 19-1051, § 5, 11-21-2019)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-1905 Duties.

Sec. 2-1905. - Duties. The city music board shall have the following duties: (1) Performing research and providing guidance to the city and outside industry with regard to policies and projects; (2) Support local authorities, communities, and development within the city to protect existing music spaces and the creation of new music opportunities; (3) Increase the resilience and sustainability of the music sector in the city; (4) Assisting with and supporting music industry development; (5) Conducting strategic planning exercises for various music initiatives; (6) Reviewing of licensing and legislation, and recommending updates; (7) Participating in marketing and promotion efforts for the regional music scene; (8) Liaising with complementary arts organizations. (Ord. No. 19-1051, § 6, 11-21-2019)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-1906 Chairman, secretary, officers and committees.

Sec. 2-1906. - Chairman, secretary, officers and committees. At the first meeting of the city music board, the members shall elect one of its number as the chairman and one of its number as secretary. Thereafter, the board shall annually elect from among its number a chairman and secretary and such other officers as it may from time to time determine necessary and appropriate for the conduct of board proceedings. The music board may also create from among its members committees as it deems appropriate to further the accomplishment of its goals and duties. (Ord. No. 19-1051, § 7, 11-21-2019)

Source: City of Huntsville, Alabama, publisher code (Municode) + enacted ordinances (City Council/Legistar)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/huntsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTVIIIBOCOCOAU_DIV26HUMUBOFetched: 11/6/2026