Vacant board seat and bylaw amendments
Summary
GTAC has 23 seats but only 17 filled. The Black Wall Street Chamber's nominee awaits City Council confirmation, and the commission is exploring whether recommending organizations must be nonprofits — potentially widening the pool of partners.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tulsans who want representation on the commission and organizations seeking a seat at the table.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Tulsa Development Authority - Aug 27, 2026
A board member has resigned, leaving the authority short-handed and occasionally struggling for quorum. The board is nudging the mayor to appoint a replacement (with council approval) and plans bylaw updates for the September agenda.
African American Affairs Commission - Aug 11, 2026
GTAC has 23 seats but only 17 filled. The Black Wall Street Chamber's nominee awaits City Council confirmation, and the commission is exploring whether recommending organizations must be nonprofits — potentially widening the pool of partners.
Asian Affairs Commission - Jun 2, 2026
Two at-large members plus an Indian-community seat need filling. The commission is asking residents to encourage community members to apply.
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