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Special Commission to Consider an Appropriate Tribute to Nelson Mandela in the City of Boston
Board Information
Policy Area
Energy and Environmental AffairsPurpose
The commission shall consult with the department of conservation and recreation and other relevant state or city agencies and shall engage the people of the city of Boston in the consideration of the importance and value of having a space or facility to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s visit. The commission shall consider: (i) the universal nature of Nelson Mandela’s message to the city of Boston and to the United States and how to best convey that message through the establishment of the designed space or facility; (ii) the establishment of a design committee and selection process for the design of the space or facility; and (iii) funding options for the designed space or facility.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Frank G. Cousins Jr. | House Minority Leader Appointee 1 | Legislature | - |
| Ms. Maxine Hart | Mandela Memorial Committee Appointee 1 | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Jackie Jenkins-Scott | At-Large 2 | Governor | - |
| Ms. Margo Newman | Esplanade Association, Inc. Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. John Pears | Mandela Memorial Committee Appointee 4 (architect or design professional) | Ex Officio | - |
| Representative Byron Rushing | Speaker of the House Appointee | House of Representatives | - |
| Ms. Donna M. Stewartson | At-Large 1 | Governor | - |
| - | Mayor of Boston Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Senate President Appointee | Senate President | - |
| - | Mandela Memorial Committee Appointee 2 | Ex Officio | - |
| - | South Africa Partners Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| - | The Boston Society of Architects Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Senate Minority Leader Appointee | Legislature | - |
| - | Mandela Memorial Committee Appointee 3 | Ex Officio | - |