Unless otherwise noted in the following subsections or in the bylaws of the board, commission or committee, the following standards shall apply to all boards, commissions and committees:
(1) 
The term of office shall be two (2) years. The two-year requirement may be adjusted with the approval of both the city council and the affected board member.
(2) 
The appointments shall be staggered so that to the extent possible one-half (1/2) of each board, commission or committee shall expire at one (1) time each year.
(3) 
These provisions shall not preclude the reappointment of a member to a board, commission, or committee.
(4) 
Each of the six council members and the mayor can nominate their designated appointee. Should the board have more than seven (7) members, the remaining members shall be nominated by the city council. All appointments shall be announced at a city council meeting and made a part of the minutes.
(5) 
A person appointed after the expiration of a term shall hold office for the remainder of the term. Board, commission, or committee members shall continue to hold office until their replacement has been appointed. However, in the event that the city council denies a motion to reappoint a person to a board, commission or committee or approves a motion to not reappoint a person to a board, commission or committee, that person shall not serve beyond the date that the person’s term expires.
(6) 
The animal shelter advisory committee, board of survey, Odessa Development Corporation, planning and zoning commission and zoning board of adjustment shall have an attendance requirement equal to 1/2 of all of the regularly scheduled annual meetings of that board. Any member who is absent from more than one-half (1/2) of the regular meetings scheduled in one (1) year, will be automatically removed from the board.
(7) 
The board, commission or committee shall adopt its own rules governing its procedures and matters coming before it.
(8) 
The members of the board, commission or committee shall serve without compensation.
(Ordinance 89-55, sec. 1, adopted 7/25/89; Ordinance 96-73, sec. 2, adopted 12/10/96; Ordinance 2003-13, sec. 1, adopted 4/8/03; 1957 Code, sec. 2-50; Ordinance 2008-37, sec. 8, adopted 9/9/08; Ordinance 2019-47 adopted 8/27/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21; Ordinance 2022-08 adopted 4/26/22)
The animal shelter advisory committee as previously established under section 823.005 of the Texas Health & Safety Code shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the animal shelter advisory committee is to advise and assist animal control in development of policy and procedures for operation of the animal shelter.
(2) 
Membership.
The advisory committee must be composed of at least one licensed veterinarian, one county or municipal official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, and one representative from an animal welfare organization.
(3) 
Nature of committee.
The committee is advisory in nature. The committee shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The committee shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of related programs or operations.
(4) 
Meetings.
The committee shall meet at least three times a year.
(Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 8, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
The board of survey as previously established under section 3-10-2 of the City Code of Ordinances shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the Board of Survey is to determine what action should be taken regarding buildings which the official has classified as not meeting the safety standards of the city, and which the owners, mortgagees or lienholders have failed to or refused to remove or repair.
(2) 
Membership.
The board shall consist of seven (7) members who shall each be individually appointed by one of the six city council members and the mayor with approval of the city council.
(3) 
Nature of board.
The board is decision making in nature. Decisions of the board can be formally appealed to city council.
(4) 
Meetings.
The board shall meet upon notice of the dangerous building official. Public notice of all board meetings shall be given, which notice shall comply with all applicable provisions of state law and city ordinance.
(Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 1, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
The building board of appeals as previously established under the International Building Code, adopted as article 3-2 of the City Code of Ordinances, appendix B, board of appeal shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the building board of appeals is to hear and decide appeals or orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the building code; one- and two-family dwelling code; the plumbing code; the fuel and gas code; the mechanical code; the electrical code; the energy conservation code; the existing building code; the performance code; or the property maintenance code.
(2) 
Membership.
The board shall consist of seven (7) members who shall each be individually appointed by one of the six city council members and the mayor with approval of the city council. The city council may appoint two (2) alternate members of the building board of appeals, who shall serve in the absence of one (1) or more of the regular members when requested to do so.
(3) 
Nature of board.
The board is decision making in nature.
(4) 
Meetings.
The board shall meet upon notice of the chairman or the building official, within ten (10) days of the filing of an appeal or at stated periodic meetings. Public notice of all board meetings shall be given, which notice shall comply with all applicable provisions of state law and city ordinance.
(Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 8, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
The capital improvement advisory committee as previously established under section 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code and adopted by Resolution No. 2020R-51 shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the capital improvement advisory committee is to advise and make recommendations to the city council regarding land use assumptions, capital improvements plan, and impact fees.
(2) 
Membership.
The committee shall consist of not less than five (5) members who shall be appointed by a majority vote of the governing body of the political subdivision. The members shall be a representative of the city’s ETJ, 3 members from real estate, development, or building industry, and interested individual(s).
(3) 
Terms of members.
The terms of members shall be four (4) years.
(4) 
Nature of committee.
The committee is advisory in nature. The board shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The board shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of related programs or operations.
(5) 
Meetings.
The committee shall meet as needed.
(6) 
Rules.
The governing body of the political subdivision shall adopt procedural rules for the advisory committee to follow in carrying out its duties.
(Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
The citizens golf advisory committee as previously established shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Membership.
The committee shall consist of seven (7) members who shall each be individually appointed by one of the six city council members and the mayor with approval of the city council and the director of parks and recreation or his or her duly appointed representative shall serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the committee.
(2) 
Terms of members; vacancies.
The terms of members shall be three (3) years; but shall be staggered so that no more than four (4) of said members’ terms shall expire at any one time. A quorum shall consist of four (4) members.
(3) 
Chairman and vice-chairman.
The committee shall annually elect from among its voting membership a chairman and vice-chairman to preside over its meetings, who shall continue to have a right to vote.
(4) 
Secretary.
The secretary to the director of parks and recreation shall serve as secretary for the committee, taking the minutes and posting and furnishing all necessary notices of meetings.
(5) 
Nature of committee.
The committee is advisory in nature. The board shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The board shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of related programs or operations.
(6) 
Meetings.
A regular meeting of the committee shall be held as needed. The meeting time and location shall be set by the committee. Meetings may be called by the chairman, vice-chairman or three (3) voting members of the committee.
(7) 
Duties and responsibilities.
The duties and responsibilities of the committee shall be as follows:
(A) 
Hear citizen complaints or other comments regarding all matters related to the Ratliff Ranch Golf Links.
(B) 
Be generally informed concerning any matters that relate to the Ratliff Ranch Golf Links.
(C) 
Regularly report and make recommendations to the city council regarding all matters related to the Ratliff Ranch Golf Links.
(D) 
Identify any problems or needs that exist in regard to the Ratliff Ranch Golf Links and develop proposed solutions and recommendations.
(E) 
Complete any special projects or requests of the city council relating to the Ratliff Ranch Golf Links.
(Ordinance 2006-08, sec. 1, adopted 2/28/06; 1957 Code, sec. 2-35.6; Ordinance 2009-12 adopted 3/24/09; Ordinance 2017-25 adopted 6/13/17; Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 2, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
Editor's note–Former § 1-7-7 pertaining to the Downtown Odessa, Inc. Board, was repealed and deleted in its entirety by Ordinance 2024-26 adopted 6/25/2024. Prior to the deletion this section derived from the following: Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 10, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2019-45 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21.
The Ector County-Odessa Joint Airport Zoning Board as previously established under the Airport Zoning Act, chapter 241 of the Texas Local Government Code, and created by Ordinance 86-43 shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose. The purpose of the joint airport zoning board is to adopt, administer and enforce airport zoning regulations applicable to airport hazard areas in the city and county.
(2) 
Membership. The board shall consist of five (5) members, two (2) to be appointed by the city council and two (2) members to be appointed by the commissioners' court of the county. The fifth member shall be elected by a majority of the members so appointed and said fifth member shall serve as chairman of the board.
(3) 
Nature of the board. The board is decision making in nature.
(4) 
Meetings. The board shall meet as needed.
(Ordinance 2023-07 adopted 3/28/2023)
The historic preservation commission as previously established under section 14-3-2 of the City Code of Ordinances shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the historic preservation commission is to protect and enhance the landmarks and districts of the city’s historic, architectural, and cultural heritage; foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past; protect and enhance the city’s attractiveness to visitors; ensure the harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and development of the city; promote economic prosperity and welfare of the community; and encourage stabilization, restoration, and improvements of such properties and their values.
(2) 
Membership.
The commission shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the city council and a historic preservation officer to be appointed by the city manager which shall serve as an ex officio non-voting member.
(3) 
Nature of commission.
The commission is advisory in nature. The commission shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The commission shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of related programs or operations.
(4) 
Meetings.
The commission shall meet at least monthly if business is at hand.
(Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 8, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
The mayor’s drug and crime commission as previously established by Resolution 91R-01 and as amended shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the mayor’s drug and crime commission is to develop strategies to eliminate drug use, reduce crime and maintain communication with law agencies, schools and citizens.
(2) 
Membership.
The commission shall consist of persons identified by positions in the community.
(3) 
Nature of commission.
The commission is advisory in nature. The commission shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The commission shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of related programs or operations.
(4) 
Meetings.
Meetings shall be conducted when called by the chairman, by the secretary or by a majority of the commission.
(Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
The Midland Odessa Urban Transportation District (MOUTD) Board of Directors as previously established by Interlocal Agreement and the Bylaws of MOUTD Board shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of MOUTD is to provide oversight of the transit system operating in Midland and Odessa.
(2) 
Membership.
MOUTD shall consist of 12 members (6 from Midland, 6 from Odessa). In addition, the city managers for Midland and Odessa shall each nominate one (1) ex officio non-voting member as the designated representative for the city.
(3) 
Nature of MOUTD.
MOUTD is decision making in nature.
(4) 
Meetings.
Meetings shall be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
(Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21; Ordinance 2022-08 adopted 4/26/22)
The Odessa Development Corporation Board of Directors as previously established under Sec. 501.062 of the Texas Local Government Code and the bylaws of the Odessa Development Corporation shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the Odessa Development Corporation is to promote and develop industrial and manufacturing enterprises and bring in new jobs, and any other purpose allowed under the Economic Development Act.
(2) 
Membership.
The board shall consist of seven (7) members. Each of the six city council members and the mayor shall nominate one (1) member to be approved by the city council.
(3) 
Nature of board.
The board is advisory in nature. The board shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The board shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of related programs or operations.
(4) 
Meetings.
The board shall hold regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m., unless such meeting is cancelled or rescheduled by a majority of the board. Special meetings of the board may be called by the president, by the secretary, by a majority of the directors, by the mayor of the city, or by a majority of the city council.
(Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 8, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21; Ordinance 2022-08 adopted 4/26/22)
The Odessa Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors as previously established under Sec. 394.021 of the Texas Local Government Code and the bylaws of the Odessa Housing Finance Corporation shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the Odessa Housing Finance Corporation is to provide a means to finance the cost of residential ownership and development that will provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing at affordable prices for residents of local governments.
(2) 
Membership.
The board shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the city council.
(3) 
Terms of members.
The terms of members shall be three (3) years; but shall be staggered so that to the extent possible one-half (1/2) of each board shall expire at one (1) time each year.
(4) 
Nature of board.
The board is decision making in nature.
(5) 
Meetings.
The board shall meet at least annually.
(Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 8, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21; Ordinance 2022-08 adopted 4/26/22)
The parks and recreation advisory board as previously established shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the parks and recreation advisory board is to hear citizen complaints or other comments regarding all matters related to parks and recreation activities in the city.
(2) 
Membership.
The board shall consist of seven (7) city residents who shall each be individually appointed by one of the six city council members and the mayor with approval of the city council and. the director of parks and recreation or his or her duly appointed representative shall serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the board. A quorum shall consist of four (4) members.
(3) 
Absenteeism.
If any member is absent in excess of fifty (50) percent of the regular advisory board meetings for any six-month period, the city council shall declare the position forfeited and a vacancy to exist and shall fill said vacancy as soon as possible as hereinafter set forth.
(4) 
Chairman.
The board shall annually elect from among its voting membership a chairman and vice-chairman to preside over its meetings, who shall continue to have a right to vote.
(5) 
Secretary.
The secretary to the director of parks and recreation shall serve as secretary for the board, taking the minutes and posting and furnishing all necessary notices of meetings.
(6) 
Nature of board.
The board is advisory in nature. The board shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The board shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of related programs or operations.
(7) 
Meetings.
A regular meeting of the board shall be held at least once a month at a time to be set by the board. Special or emergency meetings may also be called by the chairman, vice-chairman or four (4) voting members of the board.
(8) 
Duties and responsibilities.
The duties and responsibilities of the board shall be as follows:
(A) 
Hear citizen complaints or other comments regarding all matters related to parks and recreation activities in the city.
(B) 
Be generally informed concerning any matters that relate to parks and recreation matters in the city.
(C) 
Regularly report and make recommendations to the city council regarding all matters related to parks and recreation activities in the city.
(D) 
Identify any problems or needs that exist in regard to parks and recreation in the city and develop proposed solutions and recommendations.
(E) 
Complete any special projects or requests of the city council relating to parks and recreation.
(9) 
Subcommittees.
The board, at its discretion, may appoint special subcommittees on various parks and recreation issues. These subcommittees shall contain at least two (2) parks and recreation advisory board members appointed by the full board and other subcommittee members appointed by the director of parks and recreation. The subcommittee shall appoint a chairman who shall be one (1) of the parks and recreation advisory board members and who shall report the subcommittee’s activities to the full board. Further duties of the subcommittee may be assigned at the discretion of the parks and recreation advisory board.
(Ordinance 84-114, sec. 1, adopted 11/13/83; Ordinance 89-23, sec. 1, adopted 3/28/89; Ordinance 92-94, secs. 1-3, adopted 12/8/92; Ordinance 2002-48, sec. 1, adopted 11/12/02; 1957 Code, sec. 2-35.3; Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 3, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
The planning and zoning commission as previously established under section 211.007 of the Texas Local Government Code and article IV of the city charter shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the planning and zoning commission is to make recommendations to the city council regarding planning and zoning matters.
(2) 
Membership.
The commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall each be individually appointed by one of the six city council members and the mayor with approval of the city council. The commission shall also consist of two (2) alternate members who shall be appointed by the city council as a whole. A quorum shall consist of four (4) members.
(3) 
Nature of commission.
The commission is advisory in nature. The commission shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The commission shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of related programs or operations.
(4) 
Meetings.
The commission shall meet at least monthly if business is at hand. Unless otherwise required by state law or by the city charter, the affirmative vote of a majority of the planning and zoning commission members attending any meeting at which there is a quorum present shall be necessary and sufficient to adopt any item.
(Ordinance 83-53, sec. 1, 4-26-83; Ordinance 90-65, sec. 1, adopted 10/23/90; 1957 Code, Sec. 2-35.2; Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 4, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21; Ordinance 2023-30 adopted 11/14/2023)
The tax incentive committee as previously established by Resolution No. 2011R-62 and as amended shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the tax incentive committee is to make recommendations to the city council regarding all tax incentive guidelines, policies and tax incentive applications.
(2) 
Membership.
The committee shall consist of eleven (11) members.
(3) 
Nature of committee.
The committee is advisory in nature. The committee shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The committee shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of related programs or operations.
(4) 
Meetings.
A regular meeting of the committee shall be held at a time to be established by the committee. Special or emergency meetings may also be called by the chairman, vice chairman or four (4) voting members of the committee.
(Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 8, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
Editor's note–Former § 1-7-16 pertaining to the tax increment reinvestment zone board, was repealed and deleted in its entirety by Ordinance 2023-30 adopted 11/14/2023. Prior to the deletion this section derived from the following: Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 5, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21.
The traffic advisory committee as previously established shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the traffic advisory committee is to strengthen citizen input and involvement in the area of traffic safety.
(2) 
Membership.
The committee shall consist of seven (7) regular members who shall each be individually appointed by one of the six city council members and the mayor with approval of the city council. There shall also be non-voting members assigned to assist the committee from the city traffic engineering division, the city police department, and Ector County Independent School District.
(3) 
Terms of members.
The terms of members shall be three (3) years; but shall be staggered so that no more than four (4) of said members’ terms shall expire at any one time. A quorum shall consist of four (4) members.
(4) 
Nature of committee.
The committee shall be advisory in nature. The committee shall report to and be solely responsible to the city council. The committee shall not have responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of traffic safety programs or operations.
(5) 
Meetings.
Meetings shall be held not less than once every three (3) months or as otherwise determined by the committee.
(6) 
Duties and responsibilities.
The duties and responsibility of the traffic advisory committee shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
(A) 
Encourage and promote programs within the community which will bring about citizens’ awareness and support of traffic safety;
(B) 
Receive and consider information of a traffic safety nature that citizens should be aware of;
(C) 
Make recommendations to those public officials who can administer and implement corrective action on matters of traffic safety and traffic congestion;
(D) 
Appoint such citizens, as may be deemed necessary, as non-voting members, to assist in accomplishing programs and studies of the committee;
(E) 
Make recommendations regarding traffic safety ordinances or other traffic safety matters requiring city council consideration;
(F) 
Conduct public hearings concerning traffic safety.
(Ordinance 97-16, sec. 1, adopted 5/25/97; Ordinance 97-30, sec. 1, adopted 7/22/97; Ordinance 2005-30, sec. 1, adopted 9/27/05; 1957 Code, sec. 2-35.4; Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 6, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)
The zoning board of adjustment as previously established under section 211.008 of the Texas Local Government Code and section 14-15-1 of the City Code of Ordinances shall continue as follows:
(1) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the zoning board of adjustment is to make special exceptions to the terms of the zoning ordinance that are consistent with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and in accordance with any applicable rules contained in the ordinance.
(2) 
Membership, appointment.
The board shall consist of (7) members who shall each be individually appointed by one of the six city council members and the mayor with approval of the city council and (2) alternate members appointed by the council as a group. A quorum shall consist of four (4) members.
(3) 
Nature of board.
The board is decision making in nature.
(4) 
Meetings.
Meetings of the board are held at the call of the presiding officer and at other times as determined by the board.
(Ordinance 2019-04, sec. 7, adopted 1/22/19; Ordinance 2021-34 adopted 10/12/21)