Title
An Ordinance to Amend Section 1:207 of Chapter 8 (Transportation Commission) (Ordinance No. ORD-19-40)
Memorandum
The purpose of the proposed code amendments to section 1:207 is to allow the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) the flexibility to appoint one or more alternates to represent the AAATA, and vote on behalf of AAATA, at Transportation Commission meetings. AAATA has requested alternates to accommodate for staff scheduling conflicts.
Staff
Prepared by: Kayla Coleman, Systems Planning
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Christopher Frost, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-19-40
First Reading: December 2, 2019 Approved: December 16, 2019
Public Hearing: December 16, 2019 Published: December 20, 2019
Effective: December 20, 2019
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1:207 (TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION) OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
The City of Ann Arbor ordains:
Section 1. That Section 1:207 of Chapter 8 of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor be amended to read as follows:
1:207. - Transportation Commission.
(1) The Transportation Commission is established to foster excellence in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a sustainable and resilient multimodal transportation network for the City of Ann Arbor. The Transportation Commission will serve as an advisory body to the City Council and the City Administrator on transportation policy with a focus on accessibility, mobility, equity, and safety for all citizens.
(2) The Transportation Commission shall consist of 11 voting members. Appointments should be of individuals who, insofar as is possible, have an interest in the various forms and modes of transportation needs of the community. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council unless otherwise stated.
(a) To support a holistic evaluatio...
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