GTAC reports six open seats, urges nominations ahead of mayoral review

Speaker 3, a commission member presiding over the informal meeting, opened by noting, "We we do not have quorum yet," and said there would be "no approval of minutes" while the group recorded updates for the record.

The commission reported six open seats: four organization seats and two at-large positions. Speaker 3 said the Black Wall Street Chamber and Greenwood Cultural Center have nominees already "in process," and the commission can forward up to 10 recommended names to the mayor for consideration. "I'll send my list to the mayor," Speaker 3 said, describing the usual practice that the mayor may combine lists and then forward nominees to city council.

Members clarified expectations for one organization-designated seat tied to the Be Well CDC program. Speaker 3 said the seat should be filled by a health-department representative "who can give us good numbers in terms of what's happening, what are resources that are available, for the community." Speaker 2 added historical context about past seat holders.

Residency eligibility was emphasized: Speaker 3 stated nominees must reside in the City of Tulsa (not neighboring municipalities such as Broken Arrow). Speaker 3 asked members to submit nominations preferably by Thanksgiving so she could "send it by December 1" to allow time for outreach and paperwork processing with a target of January or February for onboarding.

Because the meeting lacked a quorum, the commission made no formal motions or votes; instead members agreed to compile recommendations and to consider a short special meeting in December if needed to form a nominating committee.