(a) 
Purpose.
The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) is a nonprofit corporation and is governed in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and chapters 501–505 of the Texas Local Government Code.
(b) 
Powers and duties.
The property and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and controlled by a board of directors and, subject to the restrictions imposed by chapters 501–505 of the Texas Local Government Code, by the Certificate of Formation, and by the bylaws, the board shall exercise all of the powers of the corporation.
(c) 
Membership.
The board consists of seven (7) directors. Each member of the board of directors shall be a resident of the city or County. Each member of the board of directors shall be entitled to one vote upon the business of the corporation.
(d) 
Term.
Each member of the board of directors shall serve at the pleasure of the city council for a term of two years. No member of the board shall serve more than three (3) consecutive full terms.
(e) 
Quorum.
Four (4) members of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) 
Purpose.
The corporation shall assist in the maintenance and preservation of public buildings, historical buildings, the Confederate square (a public city square), the city museum and amphitheater, the monuments, in the designated Main Street Area in downtown Gonzales, the historical five bell tower and other areas in the city.
(b) 
Duties.
To engage in activities to preserve and to educate the public with respect to the historical occurrences; which took place in the city.
(c) 
Membership.
The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its board of directors. The board of directors shall initially consist of nine (9) members appointed by the city council.
(d) 
Term.
Board of directors of the corporation shall serve a term of office of two (2) years or until the successor is elected or appointed and qualified to enter into the office of a member of the board of directors.
(e) 
Quorum.
A majority of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2020-22 adopted 10/8/20; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) 
Purpose.
The Gonzales Convention and Visitor Bureau was developed to assist the city by encouraging and fostering tourism within our community. The CVB advises and gives recommendations to the city regarding tourism programs that shall be funded by the revenues received from the hotel-motel tax.
(b) 
Duties.
Duties shall consist of advising and providing recommendations to the mayor and city council with regard to tourism matters, shall develop for recommendation to the city council, and then annually review and propose needed or desired changes to a tourism plan.
(c) 
Membership.
The membership of the Gonzales Convention and Visitor Bureau shall consist of seven (7) members, appointed by the city council.
(d) 
Term.
All members of the committee shall be appointed to a position for a term of two (2) year staggering terms (or for fulfillment of an unexpired term).
(e) 
Quorum.
A majority of the advisory board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance 2022-20 adopted 10/13/2022; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) 
Purpose.
The library board exists for the purpose of providing to the city council and the library director with the advice of a panel of citizens who are both well informed as a group about the library and who also as individuals represent diverse areas of experience and concern, providing a spectrum of insight by which community needs and deserves as they relate to library resources and services can be interpreted.
(b) 
Duties.
As advisors on matters of the public interest in relation to the resources and services the city's library system the library advisory board shall advise the department and the council on; developing library policy, advise the department on long-range library service and development needs, stimulate and coordinate citizen interest in and support for the library, assist the library director and the city council with the development of library facilities.
(c) 
Membership.
The library board consists of (8) eight members appointed by the city council.
(d) 
Term.
All members of the library board are appointed for two (2) year staggering terms.
(e) 
Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) 
Purpose.
The golf course advisory board acts in an advisory capacity to the city council to review promote and expedite development and use of the Gonzales Independent Golf Course facilities.
(b) 
Duties.
The board may study any problem or condition relating to the construction, operation, maintenance or improvement of, or addition to the golf course or related facilities. They may meet and confer with any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or local, state or federal agent or governmental organizations and may present its findings and related recommendations to the city council. The board may make recommendations to the city council about scheduling of activities at the Gonzales Independent Golf Course and act in other respects as coordinator for public recreation at the golf course.
(c) 
Membership.
The membership of the golf course advisory board consists of seven (7) members elected by the city council.
(d) 
Term.
All members of the board are appointed for two (2) year staggering terms.
(e) 
Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) 
Purpose.
To advise council and museum director on operation of the Gonzales Memorial Museum while preserving the historical significance of the museum as well as the exhibits and artifacts that are being displayed inside the museum.
(b) 
Duties.
The Gonzales Museum Advisory Board shall provide a forum for citizen input, advise the city council and staff in matters pertaining to the development and maintenance of the Gonzales Memorial Museum. Additional duties include making recommendations on the construction of the museum and future improvements, study funding sources as well as exhibits, artifacts and displays for the museum.
(c) 
Membership.
The membership of the Gonzales Memorial Museum Board will consist of seven (7) members selected by the city council and must be dedicated to the preservation of the city's history.
(d) 
Term.
All members of the museum board are appointed for two (2) year staggering terms commencing in October of the specified year.
(e) 
Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) 
Purpose.
The JB Wells Park Advisory Board provides the citizen perspective to the city council and professional staff in all matters relating to the operation and maintenance of JB Wells. The members of the board are actively involved in the process of developing park amenities including those amenities that have been planned since the development of the park but have yet to be installed.
(b) 
Duties.
The duties of the advisory board is to work as a community partner on behalf of the JB Wells Park, as well as provide counsel and guidance to staff on how programs, operations, amenities, and facilities can best meet the needs of the Gonzales community and those who utilize the JB Wells facilities. They will be a resource to expand fundraising and special events efforts, and will be a source for community feedback and evaluation of programs and park related services to the staff that are directly connected to produce the services provided.
(c) 
Membership.
The membership of the JB Wells Park Advisory Board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the city council.
(d) 
Term.
All members of the board are appointed for two (2) year staggering terms.
(e) 
Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) 
Purpose.
Roger M. Dreyer Memorial Airport Advisory Board provides recommendations to city council on matters concerning long-range planning, land use, and improvements for the Roger M. Dreyer Memorial Airport.
(b) 
Duties.
The duties of the advisory board are to review and recommend a long-range master plan and financing plan for the Roger M. Dreyer Memorial Airport. Review and recommend actions concerning the airport rules, promote development and utilization of the airport, promote awareness of the airport consistent with the city council's goals and objectives pertaining to further expansion and utilization of the airport.
(c) 
Membership.
The membership of the Roger M. Dreyer Memorial Airport Advisory Board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the city council.
(d) 
Term.
All members of the board are appointed for two (2) year staggering terms.
(e) 
Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ordinance 2019-23 adopted 12/12/19; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)
(a) 
Purpose.
Develop master plan for beautifying the city's public spaces and state roadways within the city limits. Integrate the efforts of various groups who have the beautification of the city as primary goal and who actively contribute to achieving these goals.
(b) 
Duties.
The duties of the advisory board are to work as a community partner on behalf of the city, as well as provide guidance to staff on how programs and amenities can best meet the needs of the Gonzales community. They will be a resource for fundraising and special events efforts, and will be a source for community feedback and evaluation of programs and related services to the staff that are directly connected to this purpose.
(c) 
Membership.
The membership of the beautification and design board will consist of at least five (5) and no more than nine (9) members appointed by the city council.
(d) 
Term.
All members of the board are appointed for two (2) year staggering terms.
(e) 
Quorum.
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(; Ordinance 2023-7 adopted 3/9/2023)