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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 Transportation Coordinating Committee is provided for in the Memorandum of
Agreement which 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 Transportation Coordinating Committee is to develop and keep current
transportation planning as an integral part of comprehensive regional planning for the
Bozeman area.
Section 4. Function
This Committee shall guide 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 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 Committee shall consist of the following officials:
Representative - Bozeman City Commission
Representative - Board of County Commissioners
President - City of Bozeman Planning Board
President - Gallatin County Planning Board
District Engineer - Butte District Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)
Road Superintendent - Gallatin County
Director of Public Service - City of Bozeman
City Manager - City of Bozeman
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Director - City of Bozeman Planning and Community Development Office
Director - Gallatin County Planning Office
Representative - Bozeman Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee
Chief, Multimodel Planning Bureau, MDT
Engineering Services Supervisor - Butte District MDT
Citizen Member, City of Bozeman Resident (2 year term)
Citizen Member, Gallatin County Resident (2 year term)
Representative - Montana State University
Chair, Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (or designated alternate)
City Manager, City of Belgrade (or designated alternate)
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 this committee may designate one alternate to serve in his 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 Committee 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 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.
3. Adopt long and short 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 Transportation Coordinating
Committee and call special meetings as needed.
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2. The secretary shall record the minutes and attendance; notify members of the
meetings and other such duties that may be required by the Chairman.
Section 3. Coordination with other Officials, Staff, Citizens' Groups, and other Organizations
1. To best carry out its duties, the 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 Committee.
ARTICLE III - MEETINGS
The 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 Chairman. The Transportation 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 Codes 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 Transportation
Coordinating Committee.
Section 2. How amended
These articles may be amended by a majority of the voting members of the Transportation
Coordinating Committee.
DATED THIS 22ND DAY OF APRIL, 2000
APPROVED FOR THE BOZEMAN TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE
BY: ___________________________________________________
Transportation Coordinating Committee Chairperson