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
The Travis County Commissioners Court seeks residents interested in working creatively in public and affordable housing. The Court must fill a vacancy in an unexpired term on the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) Board of Directors.
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 two entities to provide leadership in this important arena. County staff is engaged with the boards 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) serves the mission of the Housing Authority of Travis County by acting as its primary development corporation. The SHFC works with private developers and public entities to research and create opportunities to build new affordable housing. The Strategic Housing Finance Corporation issues bonds and utilizes Low Income Housing Tax Credits to 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:
- Affordable/public housing needs
- Finance and accounting principles
- Familiarity with federal and state housing funding sources
- Knowledge of financing tools such as bonds, tax credits & incentives
- Spreadsheets and/or ledgers
- Development and construction practices
- Property management
- Working with diverse & special needs populations
- Social services
- Non-profit organizations
- Strategic planning
Applicants must be residents of Travis County.
The deadline for applications is Friday, March 10, 2023.
Housing Authority of Travis County Board of Commissioners
The Travis County Commissioners Court seeks residents interested in working creatively in public and affordable housing. The Court is looking to fill a vacancy on the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC) specifically designated for an individual that is currently or has previously experienced homelessness.
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 two entities 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY
The Housing Authority of Travis County, Texas (HATC) exists to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing for low-income families in Travis County. The HATC currently operates and maintains 105 HUD public housing units and authorizes the issuance of over 632 housing choice vouchers.
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 HATC. In particular, the Court is looking for applicants who have experienced homelessness at some point in their lives as defined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD currently defines homelessness under four categories:
- literally homeless
- imminent risk of homelessness
- homeless under other Federal statues
- fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence
More information about these categories can be found by visiting: https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/HomelessDefinition_RecordkeepingRequirementsandCriteria.pdf.
Current or former residents of a public housing unit are encouraged to apply, although that is not a required qualification for appointment.
Applicants must be a resident of Travis County.
The deadline for applications is Friday, March 10, 2023.
