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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220126_BZN_TCC_Bylaws_revised_COB_REDLINETCC Bylaws (OctJan. 20221) -1- BOZEMAN URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS BYLAWS OF THE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE Function duties, membership, and responsibilities of the Transportation Coordinating Committee are as follows: ARTICLE I: TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE Section 1. Name. The name of this committee shall be the Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC). Section 2. Origin. The TCCTransportation Coordinating Committee is provided for in the Memorandum of Agreement which that has been cooperatively agreed to by the five agencies consisting of the State of Montana, Gallatin County, City of Bozeman, City of Bozeman Planning Board, and Gallatin County Planning Board. Section 3. Purpose. The purpose of the TCC Transportation Coordinating Committee is to develop and keep current transportation planning as an integral part of the comprehensive regional planning for the Bozeman area. Section 4. Function. This Committee shall guide advise the development of transportation plans and programs in the Bozeman area. The Committee shall work closely with the City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, State of Montana, City of Bozeman Planning Board, and Gallatin County Planning Board to develop and keep current urban transportation planning in the Bozeman area. The Committee shall adopt and recommend implementation of long and short short and long range transportation programs for the Bozeman urban area. The Committee shall transmit all reports and recommendations related to the continuing transportation planning for the urban area to the various agencies for final adoption and implementation. Section 5. Membership. The Transportation Coordinating CommitteeTCC shall consistcurrently consists of the following officialsmembers: Representative – Bozeman City Commission City Manager or Designee – City of Bozeman President – City of Bozeman Planning Board Director of Public Service - City of Bozeman Director - City of Bozeman Planning and Community Development Office Representative - Bozeman Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee Chair, Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (or designated alternate) Representative – Community Development Department - City of Bozeman Representative –Engineering and Transportation and Engineering Department – City of Bozeman Representative – City of Bozeman Transportation Board Representative – City of Bozeman Community Development Board Representative – City of Bozeman Sustainability Board Citizen Member – City of Bozeman Resident (2-year term) TCC Bylaws (OctJan. 20221) -2- Representative – Board of County Commissioners RepresentativeDirector – Gallatin County Planning Office Representative – Gallatin County Road Department Road Superintendent - Gallatin County Representative President – Gallatin County Planning Board Citizen Member – Gallatin County Resident (2-year term) District Administrator – Butte District, Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Engineering Services Supervisor - Butte District MDT Chief, Planning and Policy Analysis Bureau, MDT Supervisor – Statewide and Urban Planning, MDT District Preconstruction Engineer – Butte District, Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Representative – Bozeman Public Schools Representative – Montana State University Representative – Transit Advisory BoardCommittee Division Administrator – Federal Highway Administration (non-voting) Maintenance Chief – Bozeman Division, MDT (non-voting) The Division Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration and the Maintenance Chief of the Bozeman Division MDT shall be non-voting members. Each member of the TCC this committee may designate one alternate to serve in his their absence. Such designation shall be in written form addressed to the Chairperson of the Committee, and shall be kept on record. Additional members of the TCCCommittee may be appointed by a majority of the membership if the need arises. Section 6. Election of Officers. At its first regular meeting of each calendar year, the Committee shall elect from its voting membership a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson whose duties are described below. At the same meeting, the Committee shall appoint a recording secretary who shall take, transcribe, and distribute minutes. ARTICLE II: DUTIES Section 1. Duties and Responsibilities. The TCC Transportation Coordinating Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities: 1. Serve as a forum between the governmental and planning agencies in the area. 2. Periodically review the progress of comprehensive transportation planning for the urban area. TCC Bylaws (OctJan. 20221) -3- 3. Adopt short and long range programs, establish project priorities, and recommend implementation of the individual projects by the appropriate agencies. Section 2. Duties of Officers. 1. The Chairperson will preside at all meetings of the TCCTransportation Coordinating Committee and call special meetings as needed. 2. The secretary shall record the minutes and attendance, notify members of the meetings, and other such duties that may be required by the ChairpersonChairman. Section 3. Coordination with Other Officials, Staff, Citizens’ Groups, and other Organizations. 1. To best carry out its duties, the TCC Transportation Coordinating Committee will assign staff tasks as required to accomplish its work and will receive input and consultation from interested individuals, groups, public and private organizations, and citizens. During periods of intense activities, the Committee may request staff and representatives of relevant agencies involved, to meet and review specific transportation planning products and report back to the TCCCommittee. ARTICLE III: MEETINGS The TCC Transportation Coordinating Committee shall meet as necessary to carry out its duties. A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum. Time and place for the meetings shall be set by the ChairpersonChairman. The TCCTransportation Coordinating Committee shall meet a minimum of once a year or as required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this Committee. Rules of all meetings shall be established by the membership. Meetings shall be held in conformance with appropriate sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) which govern open meetings. Specifically, all meetings shall be open to the public. Reasonable public notice shall be given prior to meetings. ARTICLE IV: ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THESE ARTICLES Section 1. How Adopted. These Articles may be adopted by a majority of the voting members of the TCCTransportation Coordinating Committee. Section 2. How Amended. These Articles may be amended by a majority of the voting members of the TCCTransportation Coordinating Committee. Dated this 28th 267th day of OctoberJanuary, 200920212. APPROVED FOR THE BOZEMAN TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE BY: Transportation Coordinating Committee Chairperson