Small Business Advisory Commission (SBAC)

The SBAC was established on February 18, 2021, by the Mayor and City Council to review upcoming policies, regulations and issues impacting small businesses outside of the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Ordinance and provide recommendations to City staff, the Mayor and the City Council.

Membership

The 15-Member Commission is approved by City Council and is comprised of:

11 members

Appointed by the Mayor and each Council district

4 members

Appointed at-large, representing the city instead of a specific council district

The Commission will consist of at least one small business member/organization residing and/or operating within each of the 10 Council Districts, and a diverse representation of the small business and non-profit community who show the following desired technical expertise, identities and perspectives:

• 2 small business professionals and/or trade organizations
• 2 non-profit small business service provider organizations
• 4 small business owners with less than 10 employees
• 4 small business owners with 10 - 50 employees
• 3 small business owners representing the City's targeted industries

All members must apply through the Boards and Commissions process. The mayor and City Council will select their specific appointments, and the remaining at-large members will be interviewed and recommended by the Economic and Workforce Development Committee.

Reference Ordinance 2021-02-18-0119 (PDF) to learn more about SBAC, such as:

• member composition
• responsibilities and expectations
• appointment terms

Find information regarding City's Board and Commission guidelines and the complete ethics code on the Boards & Commissions page.

Members