| Board Description |
| Board Composition: | The San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission consists of 13 voting Members who serve a two year term, and 19 non-voting Members. The District 2 Councilmember appoints up to 20 Commissioners, and the Committee Chairs may appoint up to 30 additional Commissioners serving on its subcommittee. A quorum of seven (7) voting members is required to conduct business on the Commission's agenda. |
| Appointed by: | District 2 Councilmember |
| District; At-Large; Mayoral Appointment: | District; Appointments do not require City Council approval. |
| Categories: | The Dr. Martin Luther King Commission is comprised of 13 voting members each serving a two-year term and 19 non-voting members. Council District 2 appoints the Commission members. A quorum of 7 voting members is required to conduct business on the Commission’s agenda. Voting members include District 2 residents who apply to be on the MLK Commission and the following respective Chairs: Council District 2 Staff Appointee, Commemorative Program Chair, Finance Chair, Interfaith Service Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Summit Chair, Program Chair, Outreach and Sponsorship Chair, and Wreath Laying Chair and Co-Chair. |
| 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 held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Claude Black Center located at 2805 East Commerce, 78219. |
| 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 |