| Board Description |
| Board Composition: | The San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission consists of up to 50 Members who serve a two-year term. The District 2 Councilmember appoints up to 20 Commissioners, and the Committee Chairs may appoint up to 30 additional Commissioners serving on its subcommittee. |
| Appointed by: | District 2 Councilmember (and Committee Chairs for Community Appointed members) |
| District; At-Large; Mayoral Appointment: | District; Appointments do not require City Council approval. |
| Categories: | District 2 Appointees (appointed by the D2 Councilmember), which includes a D2 staff member, and Community Appointees (appointed by Committee Chairs) |
| Mission/Purpose: | The mission of the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is to promote human equality, the principles of nonviolence, and the understanding and acceptance of racial harmony, understanding, respect, and goodwill among citizens, all as a way of building community among all citizens of San Antonio and across the United States. The San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission organizes the annual MLK March and leads the community effort of various events paying tribute to Dr. King. The wide variety of educational, inspirational and celebratory events take place at locations across the City. |
| Meeting Schedule & Location: | MLK Commission meetings are generally held the third Monday of each month, and sometimes more often, at 6:00 pm at the Claude Black Center located at 2805 East Commerce St., San Antonio, Texas 78203. |
| Website Information: | For more information, please visit https://www.sanantonio.gov/MLK |
| Ordinance/Articles of Incorporation/By Laws: | Resolution 86-15-19
2011 Ordinance and Bylaws
2017 Bylaws |