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§ 11-1 TITLE 3 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS § 11-2 Chapter 11 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Sec. 11-1: Purpose and Duties Sec. 11-2: Organization Sec. 11-3: Member Obligations and Responsibilities Sec. 11-4: Ex Officio Membership Sec. 11-5: Reports Sec. 11-1. Purpose and Duties. The Mayor and City Council create the City of Moscow Transportation Commission, which shall have the following charge: A. To provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding intermodal transportation issues as directed with the goal of establishing a system of transportation and circulation within and around the City of Moscow that will make it possible for all people utilizing various modes of transportation to reach their destination safely and easily with minimum disturbance to adjacent uses. B. To recommend to the Mayor and the Council policies and programs with the objective of implementing transportation goals and objectives of the Moscow Comprehensive Plan. C. To advise the Mayor and City Council as to the long-range transportation needs of the City, to provide advice on integrating various transportation elements including, but not limited to, motorized vehicular traffic, bicycle traffic, pedestrian traffic, rail, air travel and public transportation. (11/2/98) (Ord. 2003-08; 04/08/03; Ord. 2020- 15; 11/16/20) Sec. 11-2. Organization. A. The Transportation Commission shall consist of up to nine members serving without pay. A non-voting member of this Commission shall not be considered in determining the number required for a quorum or whether a quorum is present. The word "Commission" when used herein shall mean the Transportation Commission. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and subject to the approval of the Council. Members shall be selected without respect to political affiliation. Except for any three quarter (3/4) time post-secondary educational program student member, an appointed member of the Commission must have resided in Latah County for two years prior to his or her appointment and must remain a resident of Latah County during his or her service on the Commission. Persons living within the delineated Area of City Impact shall be entitled to representation on the Commission. Such representation shall, as nearly as possible, reflect the proportion of population living within the City compared to the population living within the Area of City Impact. The term of office of the Commission members chosen from the residents at large shall be five years or until their successors are appointed and qualified. The members shall hold office at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Mayor may revoke such appointment at any time and for any reason deemed sufficient with the advice and subject to the approval of the Council. Vacancies in such Commission occurring otherwise than the expiration of the term shall be filled by the Mayor with the advice and subject to the approval of the Council for the unexpired term. One position on the Commission shall be designated for a representative of the University of Idaho as designated by the President of the University. If the University chooses not to appoint a representative, the Mayor may appoint a member to fill that position on the Commission. Where possible, commission shall include at least one student enrolled at least three quarters (3/4) time in a post-secondary educational program, who shall serve ---PAGE BREAK--- § 11-2 TITLE 3 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS § 11-5 as a non-voting member of this Commission for a one year term, which term may be renewed. At least one student enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program shall serve as a non-voting member of this Commission for a one year term, which term may be renewed. B. Where possible, Commission members shall be appointed in a manner which will allow members to represent a variety of transportation modes including, but not limited to, motorized vehicles, non-motorized vehicles and conveyances, pedestrians and public transportation. C. The Commission may establish subcommittees and/or advisory committees to advise and assist it in carrying out duties of the Commission. Where possible, this Commission shall coordinate efforts with local boards, groups and agencies as well as State boards, groups and agencies. (Ord. 2003-08; 04/08/03; 2006-22, 12/18/2006; 2008-23, 10/20/2008; 2020-15; 11/16/20; 2021- 09, 07/19/2021; 2021-18, 10/04/2021) Sec. 11-3. Member Obligations and Responsibilities. Commission members may be removed from the Commission following three consecutive absences that are not excused by the Chair. Following the third consecutive unexcused absence, the Chair may request the Mayor for removal of such Commission member. (Ord. 2003-08; 04/08/03) Sec. 11-4. Ex Officio Membership. A Moscow City Council representative shall be a non-voting ex officio member of the Commission. In addition, there shall be the following non-voting members or their respective designees who shall not vote and, except where specifically provided herein, whose terms shall coincide with their terms of service with the organizations which they represent: A. District Engineer, Idaho Transpor- tation Department District No. 2 B. Local Public Transit Provider C. At least one student enrolled at least three quarters (3/4) time in a post- secondary educational program for a one year term, which term may be renewed. D. At least one student enrolled in a high school or equivalent educational program for a one year renewal term (Ord. 2003-08; 04/08/03; Ord. 2008-23, 10/20/2008; Ord. 2020-15; 11/16/20) Sec. 11-5. Reports. The Commission shall make reports from time to time as requested by the Mayor and/or the Council. (Ord. 98-37, 11/2/98)