Board Description |
Board Composition: | The San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission is comprised of 17 Members: 10 District Appointed Members appointed by their respective Councilmembers, 1 Member appointed by the Mayor and 6 Standing Commission members. Mayor and Council appointed Members serve a two-year term of office concurrent with the City Council term. |
Appointed by: | Mayor, City Council District appointees, and Standing Commission members |
District; At-Large; Mayoral Appointment: | Mayoral Appointment (1), District appointees (10), At-Large (6) |
Categories: | 6 At-Large members representing the following organizations: League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 4947, LULAC 648, Avenida Guadalupe Association, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, Mexican Consulate in San Antonio, and San Antonio Charro Association |
Mission/Purpose: | To advocate for excellent, accessible, and engaging cultural and educational events and opportunities for the citizens and visitors of San Antonio in relation to Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebrations and recognizing the City’s long relationship with Mexico.
Purpose: To serve as an advisory body to the City of San Antonio in collaborating on the creation of events and activities contributing to Diez y Seis de Septiembre throughout the City. |
Meeting Schedule & Location: | Meetings will be held at 115 Plaza de Armas on a bi-monthly basis but no less than 4 quarterly meetings per calendar year. Designated time and day of month will be voted on by commission. |
Website Information: | https://www.getcreativesanantonio.com/About-Us/Dept-Initiatives-SA-2020/DIEZySEISdeSeptiembre |
Ordinance/Articles of Incorporation/By Laws: | |