DAA Board of Directors Expression of Interest

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The Downtown Austin Alliance, whose mission is to preserve and enhance the value and vitality of downtown, is seeking qualified people to serve on its Board of Directors.

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

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 Healthcare District and 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

View the list of current DAA board members by clicking on link: http://downtownaustin.com/daa/whoweare/board/

All DAA members interested in applying for a position on the Board of Directors should complete this form by July 15, 2010.

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* 1. Please provide the following information.

Name: *

Home Address: *

City: *

State: *

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Country: *

Home/Mobile Phone Number:

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* 2. Please provide the following professional information.

Company Name:

Company Address:

City:

State:

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Email Address:

Work Phone Number:

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* 3. Please check all that apply.

I own property within the Public Improvement District.

I own property outside of the Public Improvement District.

I am a Non-Entitlement (dues-paying) member.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please describe your past or present involvement with the Downtown Austin Alliance, including:
- Committee participation
- Volunteer participation
- Current/past board member

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* 5. Please describe your areas of interest in downtown issues (transportation, economic development, arts, parks and open spaces, placemaking, culture, retail, safety, cleanliness, etc.).

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* 6. Please describe your areas of community involvement (nonprofit member or volunteer, activist, etc.) and/or public service (local/state/federal government board/commissions/appointments, etc.).

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* 7. Please tell us why you would like to serve as a member of the DAA Board of Directors.

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* 8. Please share any additional information that you think the nominations committee may find useful, including your areas of expertise, personal interests, etc.

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* 9. Please paste a copy of your résumé, CV or bio in the space below.

Thank you for your interest in the Downtown Austin Alliance Board of Directors! If you have any difficulties completing this online form, please contact Julie Fitch at julief@downtownaustin.com or 512-381-6268 for assistance.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Downtown Austin Alliance, please contact Alice Vargas at alicev@downtownaustin.com or 512-381-6270.

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* 1. Please provide the following information.

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* 2. Please provide the following professional information.

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* 3. Please check all that apply.

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* 4. Please describe your past or present involvement with the Downtown Austin Alliance, including: - Committee participation- Volunteer participation- Current/past board member

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* 5. Please describe your areas of interest in downtown issues (transportation, economic development, arts, parks and open spaces, placemaking, culture, retail, safety, cleanliness, etc.).

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* 6. Please describe your areas of community involvement (nonprofit member or volunteer, activist, etc.) and/or public service (local/state/federal government board/commissions/appointments, etc.).

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* 7. Please tell us why you would like to serve as a member of the DAA Board of Directors.

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* 8. Please share any additional information that you think the nominations committee may find useful, including your areas of expertise, personal interests, etc.

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* 9. Please paste a copy of your résumé, CV or bio in the space below.

* 4. Please describe your past or present involvement with the Downtown Austin Alliance, including:
- Committee participation
- Volunteer participation
- Current/past board member