The Downtown Austin Alliance, Who We Are

2011-2012 Board of Directors

 

The DAA Board of Directors is comprised of:
- 18 entitlement members (property owners)
- 8 associate members
- 5 public members

Officers

Chair: Pamela Power
Vice Chair: Larry Graham, Texas Gas Service
Secretary: Amy Shaw Thomas, The University of Texas System
Treasurer: Laura Gass, Texas Association of REALTORS

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Board Members

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Advisory Board

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Other organizations we work with,

To qualify to serve as a member of the DAA Board of Directors, you must either:
- Own property in the Public Improvement District
- Be a dues-paying member of the DAA
- Represent a public entity, such as the Austin Independent School District, University of Texas System, Austin Community College, City of Austin, Travis County, State of Texas, Travis County Central Health, or Capital Metro.

The Board of Directors major roles include:
- Organizational leadership and advisement
- Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
- Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget
- Strategic planning and visioning
- Advocacy and promotion of the organization and its mission

Board terms and responsibilities include:
- Standard term is three years
- Terms begin in October
- Members must prepare for and attend monthly board meetings. Each meeting lasts approximately one hour
- Members must serve on a strategic committee and/or work group. Meetings typically last 1-2 hours/month

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