JPA Alameda County Transport Comm 03252010

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Government Code, and other applicable laws of the State of California requiring notice of meetings of public.bodies to be given. (iv) Quorum. A majority of the members of the ACTC Board, by numbers rather than voting power, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except that less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time. (v) Meeting Compensation. The ACTC Board is authorized to fix a reasonable sum to be paid elected officials for attendance at ACTC Board and committee meetings and meetings of other agencies while on ACTC business. Such compensation shall cover mileage and other costs associated with meeting attendance. (f) By-Laws. The ACTC Board shall adopt from till)e to time such by-laws and/or administrative codes, rules or regulations for the conduct of its affairs as may be required. At a minimum the by-laws or administrative code shall include guidelines and procedures related to the finding of non-conformance with the Congestion Management Program. (g) Technical Advisory Committee. The Alameda County Transportation Advisory Committee ("ACT AC") will function as the technical advisory committee to the ACTC. The ACT AC shall be composed of: one staff representative of ACTC, who shall serve as chair of the ACTAC; one staff representative of each city and the County; one staff representative of each Transit Operator; and one staff representative each of MTC, Cal trans and BAAQMD. The ACTC Board may add additional representatives to ACTAC. Each representative shall have one vote. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business. Staff representatives for Local Agencies are expected to be selected from the public works and planning departments. ACTAC may form subcommittees as necessary. (h) Citizens' Watchdog Committee. The Citizens' Watchdog Committee as described in the Alameda County 2000 Transportation Expenditure Plan shall be appointed as and have the powers specified in that Plan regarding the expenditure of ACTIA funds. (i) Other Committees. The ACTC Board may establish standing and special committees, which may include members of the Board, representatives of other agencies, and/or members of the public as necessary to accomplish its responsibilities under this Agreement. 11. POWERS. The ACTC is hereby authorized in its own name to perform all acts necessary for the exercise of said powers including but not limited to the following: (a) To make and enter into contracts; (b) To apply for and accept grants, advances and contributions; ( c) . To employ or contract for the services of agents, employees, consultants and such other persons or firms as it deems necessary; ( d) To make plans and conduct studies and to review, recommend or adopt revisions or amendments thereto to the extent allowed by law; 000230.0026\1453006 .5 7