Chapter 509 Oregon Laws 2009

AN ACT

SB 944

Relating to Lane County Area Commission on Transportation.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. (1) The governing body of Lane County, in consultation with other elected local officials and with transportation stakeholders in Lane County, shall develop, not later than September 30, 2010, a proposed charter for the formation of an area commission on transportation for Lane County.

          (2) The proposed charter must comply with the policy guidelines established in the Policy on Formation and Operation of Area Commissions on Transportation as approved by the Oregon Transportation Commission on June 18, 2003, and must include:

          (a) A description of the criteria that the area commission on transportation will use in prioritizing project selection and a statement of expectations regarding feedback from the Oregon Transportation Commission to the area commission on transportation when the Oregon Transportation Commission receives the area commission’s priorities.

          (b) A description of the conflict resolution process the area commission will use to produce equitable outcomes, including the prioritization of spending on urban and rural projects, and a process for tracking and maintaining records of resolutions and outcomes.

          (c) A plan for regular and consistent communication and coordination among the adjacent area commissions and with metropolitan planning organizations.

          (d) A plan for public involvement with the area commission.

          (3) The Department of Transportation, acting through one or more representatives selected by the Director of Transportation, shall provide staff support to the governing body of Lane County for developing and submitting the proposed charter in a manner consistent with this section and the guidelines established in the Policy on Formation and Operation of Area Commissions on Transportation.

          (4) The governing body of Lane County shall submit the proposed charter to the Oregon Transportation Commission for deliberation and action. If the proposed charter establishes a process for establishing membership, terms of office and voting procedures that are all consistent with the policy guidelines established in the Policy on Formation and Operation of Area Commissions on Transportation as approved by the Oregon Transportation Commission, the Oregon Transportation Commission may not reject the proposed charter based on the composition of its membership.

          (5) Not later than October 31, 2010, the Oregon Transportation Commission shall schedule a meeting with the governing body of Lane County, other elected local officials and transportation stakeholders to discuss the proposed charter.

          (6) Not later than October 31, 2010, the governing body of Lane County shall report to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly on:

          (a) The steps taken toward the formation of an area commission on transportation for Lane County; and

          (b) The initial membership of the area commission on transportation, if the charter has been approved by the Oregon Transportation Commission, or a plan, including remaining steps and a timeline, for obtaining approval of the area commission on transportation for Lane County.

Approved by the Governor June 24, 2009

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 24, 2009

Effective date January 1, 2010

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