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Advocacy - Represents downtown business and property owner interests to government and elected officials. Develops recommendations on public policies and budgets impacting downtown. Supports other committees such as parking and frames positions on specific issues like housing, retail, crime, cleanliness and shuttles. Meets as needed.
Downtown Operations - Works with government (City, County, RDA) staff to address downtown maintenance, safety and operations concern. Includes Quick Response Team, ad hoc groups charged with tackling concerns raised in regular meetings. Meets as needed.
Parking Board - Addresses public parking program and its effect on downtown business and property owners. Makes recommendations to the City Council.
Marketing - Acts as a forum to analyze existing and new marketing opportunities. Ensures that a consistent message is being delivered to the public about downtown San Jose and SJDA. Meets as needed with Downtown Arts & Dining Committee.
Downtown Arts & Dining - Advances downtown as a regional center for culture, art and fine dining through collaborative promotional and advocacy programs. Meets together with Marketing Committee.
San Pedro Square - Directs marketing and advocacy programs to promote the San Pedro Square district. Meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 2:30 p.m.
Historic District - Creates projects, promotions and special events that enhance the historic business district on First and Second streets along the Transit Mall, as well as Post Street and Fountain Alley. Meets as needed.
SoFAC - Works closely with government officials to advocate for clean and safe streets in the South First Area district (SoFA) and creates marketing programs that promote SoFA. Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.
Entertainment Committee - Promotes downtown nightlife and manages issues affecting bar and nightclub policies, operations and security. Meets as needed.
BHAD Committee - Beautification, Historic Preservation and Architectural Design group identifies business owners who have made improvements to downtown's landscape. Presents Golden Nail awards in recognition of outstanding rehabilitation projects. Meets as needed.
Executive Committee - The President of the Board of Directors is chair of this 11-member committee whose composition is established by the SJDA By-laws. The immediate past president is ex-officio member. Manages the activities and affairs of the Association and exercises all powers granted to the Board by the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws. Makes policy, advocacy and program recommendations to the Board. Meets the first Thursday of the month at 8 a.m.
Finance Committee - The Treasurer is chair of the committee. Performs an oversight function of the financial condition of the Association. Establishes and maintains adherence to financial policies and procedures. Makes budgetary recommendations to the Board. Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 8 a.m.
Planning & Development Group - Ad hoc group dedicated to developing and monitoring a long-range planning process for the Association. Assists in planning the Board retreat, setting primary goals and developing a five-year budget. Meets as needed and also in conjunction with Executive Committee and Finance Committee.
Board Membership Committee - Committee membership is composed of all Board members whose terms expire at the end of the current year. Members serve for one year. The committee takes responsibility for recruiting new Board members and for orienting and integrating Board members. Meets as needed.
San Jose Downtown Foundation - An independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees. The Foundation's mission is to raise funds for programs which enhance the cultural, aesthetic, and educational environment in downtown. Meets as needed.
