Description
The Advisory Committee was established by Mayor Freddie O'Connell Executive Order Number 054. The purpose of the Committee is to continually review the implementation work performed, provide feedback, and make reports and recommendations to the Mayor regarding the Choose How You Move Transportation Improvement Program.
The Council shall be comprised of a maximum of fifteen (15) members. Membership will include the Vice Mayor (or a designee), five (5) members elected by the Metropolitan Council, and nine (9) members appointed by the Mayor. Membership will consist of individuals from non-profit organizations, professional and businesspersons from both the private and public sectors, interested citizens, or elected officials.
The Advisory Committee's duties shall consist of:
- Work with the Choose How You Move Chief Program Officer or designee to make recommendations to the Mayor and to respond to inquiries from the Mayor concerning matters that need to be addressed involving implementation of the Choose How You Move Transit Improvement Program.
- Convey the implementation values important to ensure a safer, more equitable transportation system that functions better for all residents and those moving through Nashville and Davidson County.
- Promote public education and awareness of the contributions created by the Choose How You Move Transit Improvement Program.
- Work to understand the needs and interests of the community during the implementation of the Choose How You Move Transit Improvement Program.
- At the request of the Chief Program Officer review the work as planned and performed in the Choose How You Move Transit Improvement Program in meetings open to the public, including the overall program and project-specific management and financials.