UAP Appointments
The individual Commissioner Court members make appointments to numerous boards and commissions. A list of these appointments can be found on the Board & Committee Appointments page. There are 13 additional board and commission appointments that are made by the full Commissioners Court. The Intergovernmental Relations Office manages the process for these appointments following the procedures laid out in the Uniform Appointment Policy. Collectively, these thirteen agency appointments are referred to as UAP Appointments.
More information about each agency can be found by clicking on the name in the list below.
- Animal Advisory Commission
- Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
- Austin & Travis County Sobering Center
- CAMPO - Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Capital Metro
- Central Health
- CTRMA - Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
- Housing Authority of Travis County
- Integral Care
- Strategic Housing Finance Corporation
- TCSO Employees Civil Service Commission
- Central Appraisal District
- Travis County Child Protective Services
When available, current appointment opportunities can be found below.
Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors
Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025
The Travis County Commissioners Court seeks residents interested in working creatively in public and affordable housing. The Court is looking to fill one vacancy on the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC).
Applicants should be interested in working with experienced board members to shape the future of key county assets. As the community grapples with housing needs, the Court seeks to build a team of appointees to work proactively on policy, staff development and innovative business processes that will strengthen the organization to provide leadership in this important arena. County staff is engaged with the board to assist in developing a roadmap that will assist new and current members in planning for action.
STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
The Strategic Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) was incorporated in 2004 as a nonprofit corporation and a public instrumentality of Travis County, Texas, for the public purpose of providing financing for projects and initiatives within Travis County to maximize affordability and housing options that provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for persons of low and moderate income. The SHFC works with private developers and public entities to research and create opportunities to create new affordable housing; the issuance of bonds and utilization of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits finance its housing acquisitions and new developments.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Travis County Commissioners Court is seeking qualified applicants who will participate actively in the work of the Board and dedicate their time, talent, and energy to the mission of the SHFC. In particular, the Court is looking for applicants familiar with one or more of the following:
- finance and accounting principles
- familiarity with federal and state housing funding sources
- knowledge of financing tools such as bonds, tax credits & incentives
- development and construction processes
- property management
- experience working with diverse & special needs populations
- social services/nonprofit organizations
- strategic planning, and
- affordable/public housing.
You can find more information about the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation by visiting: https://shfctx.com
Current or former residents of a public housing unit are encouraged to apply, although that is not a required qualification for appointment.
Applicants must reside in Travis County and complete the
Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Statement.
Appointment to the Central Health Board of Managers
Application Deadline: February 7, 2025
The Travis County Commissioners Court is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the nine-member Board of Managers of Central Health. Four members of the Board are appointed by Travis County, four by the City of Austin, and a consensus candidate is jointly appointed by both entities. The Commissioners Court is seeking to fill a single vacancy for a term that will run from January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027.
These nine appointees serve as the Board of Managers and organize, plan and supervise Central Health in accordance with the Bylaws of the organization. The Commissioners Court approves the budget adopted by the Central Health Board of Managers and sets its associated tax rate. The Commissioners Court also retains oversight of the District’s operations pursuant to Chapter 281 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
The District was created to improve healthcare delivery and access to underserved residents of Travis County and is intended to promote transparency and accountability to the public in the provision of health care. Information regarding the District’s calendar, scheduled meetings and minutes of past meetings is available at http://www.centralhealth.net/meetings.html.
The minimum time commitment required is 10 – 15 hours per month but may exceed that due to other events in which Managers are asked to participate. Most meetings are held in the evening, although Central Health and community-related events may be equally divided between daytime and evening hours. In addition to service on the Board, Managers will be assigned to committees and/or subcommittees.
Experience as a health care provider is not a necessary requirement for service but understanding of the current health care system and a commitment to improving the patient experience is preferred.
SKILLS DESIRED
The Travis County Commissioners Court seeks board members with knowledge, experience, or specialization in one or more of these areas:
- Senior management-level experience in a governmental or non-governmental entity
- Experience serving on Boards of Directors, Advisory Boards, Community Leadership Panels, or Strategic Planning Committees of high functioning organizations that provide services to and operate in pursuit of a high-impact mission in the community
- Demonstrated leadership experience requiring strategic planning, execution, and maintenance of successful business operations as determined by organizational mission and values
- Understanding of budget development, risk models, insurance, or other complex financial information
- Knowledge of the issues and components related to the “safety net” health system
- Understanding of public health care delivery systems as well as finance and funding mechanisms utilized for a publicly operated health care system
- Legal or other experience that emphasizes analytical thinking and understanding of operating a public entity in a complex legal and regulatory environment
- Reflective of the diversity of the communities served by Central Health and engaged in understanding our patients’ lived experiences and health disparities of marginalized populations
- Interest in serving the community, especially people with low-income who need health care in Travis County
- Recognition of Central Health’s fiduciary responsibility to taxpayers
- Experience or understanding of planning for enterprise growth in a way that builds trust, honors existing relationships, and helps position Central Health as a respected community collaborator and partner
- Understanding, experience, and appreciation for effective communication that builds trust and respect with the community
- Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of both Central Health and the Travis County Commissioners Court
APPLICANT MUST BE A RESIDENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY
