The Board of Directors of the Midtown Management District (the “MMD Board”) has two different opportunities for Midtown stakeholders to participate in the continued revitalization of Midtown Houston. By volunteering with this dynamic group of community leaders you will have the opportunity to impact the quality of life and the types of services that are provided to the community in which you live or work.
Opportunity I – Midtown Management District Board of Directors
The MMD Board seeks to fill two currently vacant positions on the MMD Board. If you are interested in serving on the MMD Board, please submit a current resume for consideration to the Nominating Committee by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2022. The Nominating Committee may schedule virtual interviews at a date and time to be determined shortly thereafter.
Chapter 375 of the Local Government Code, Sec. 375.063. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTOR sets forth the qualifications to serve on the MMD Board, specifically:
Qualifications of Director for the Midtown Management District Board
To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old and:
(1) an owner of property in the District;
(2) an owner of stock, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate owner of property in the District;
(3) an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns property in the District; or
(4) an agent, employee, or tenant of a person covered by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3).
Opportunity II – Midtown Management District Parking Benefits District Advisory Committee
The Midtown Management District Parking Benefits District Advisory Committee (the “Advisory Committee”) will be established by the City of Houston and will be managed by the District. Although the work of this Advisory Committee will benefit the entire community the preference is to seat the Committee with volunteers that are impacted most directly by metered parking, however anyone who meets the qualifications set forth below may apply. Please review the attached map. If you own a business, commercial property, or your residential property is within the stated area we hope you will consider applying for consideration for appointment to the Advisory Committee.
Section 26-756 (b) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Houston sets forth the qualifications to serve on the Midtown Advisory Committee The committee shall consist of no less than five and no more than nine regular members and five non-voting ex officio members. The regular members shall be business owners or residents of Midtown who have an interest in the parking issues affecting Midtown and are at least 18 years of age. The Midtown Management District shall provide a list of the Advisory Committee members to the parking official.
NOTE: To be considered to either the MMD Board or the Advisory Committee, your resume must contain the following information:
- Identify and list your home and work addresses.
- Complete contact information including a phone number and email address.
- If you applying to serve on the Midtown Board and if you will be serving as an agent for a qualified owner you must request an agent form from Cynthia Alvarado and submit that completed, signed, notarized agent form at the time you submit your resume.
All seated candidates will be required to participate in the following:
Training. Sections 551.005 and 552.012 of the Texas Government Code require elected and appointed officials who are members of a “governmental body,” as that term is defined in the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), which includes the board or commission to which you have been appointed, to complete a course of training addressing the official’s responsibilities under the Open Meetings and Public Information Acts. This training must be completed within 90 days of your appointment.
An approximately three hour New Member Board Orientation Meeting for MMD Board Appointees Only.
DEADLINE to receive resumes is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Documents may be sent by email to Cynthia Alvarado, CPM® Director of Operations and Strategic Planning, at the following email address: calvarado@midtownhouston.com
The Nominating Committee is responsible for recommending new members to the Midtown Management District (MMD) Board of Directors to the city of Houston for approval. MMD is always seeking resumes from persons interested in serving on the Board of Directors. We would like to extend the invitation to those interested in serving a four-year term expiring on June 1st in odd-numbered years. As stated in Chapter 375 of the Local Government Code Sec. 375.063, to be qualified to serve as a Director, a person must be 18 years old and fulfill one of the following obligations:
(1) an owner of property in the District;
(2) an owner of stock, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate owner of property in the District;
(3) an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns property in the District; or
(4) an agent, employee, or tenant of a person covered by Subdivision (1), (2), or (3).
NOTE: A resume is not complete without the following information. Resumes submitted MUST contain as required by the City of Houston:
- Identify and list your home and work address.
- Complete contact information, including a phone number and email address.
- If you will be serving as an agent for a qualified owner, please request an Agent form at the time of submission.
All seated candidates will be required to participate in the following:
- Training. Sections 551.005 and 552.012 of the Texas Government Code require elected and appointed officials who are members of a “governmental body,” as that term is defined in the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), which includes the board or commission to which you have been appointed, to complete a course of training addressing the official’s responsibilities under the Open Meetings and Public Information Acts. This training must be completed within 90 days of your appointment.
- A three-hour New Member Board Orientation Meeting
Qualified and interested persons should submit their resume and any questions, to Cynthia Alvarado or via fax to 713.526.7519.