COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES FOCUS AREAS FOR 2021 - Community Advisory Committee March 26, 2021
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COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES
FOCUS AREAS FOR 2021
Community Advisory Committee
March 26, 2021
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INTRODUCTION ED-CEO • The following presentation will outline for the Council each Board Committee and Subcommittees focus areas to be accomplished during the calendar year 2021. • The focus areas are all aligned with the Agency’s mission and regional strategic plan adopted by the Board of Directors. 5-5
COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES • NOACA as an MPO is directly responsible for making sure federal and state dollars spent on existing and future transportation projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process. • Committed to meaningful public engagement throughout this process as well as responsible for establishing priorities to meet short-term (next 5 years) and long-term (20+ years) multi-modal transportation needs 5-5
COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES
The Board has six standing committees with four
subcommittees to help carry out the decision making
process of these focus areas:
Committees: Subcommittees:
• Executive • Water Quality
• Governance • Air Quality
• Policy • Transportation
• Finance and Audit • Equity
• Planning and Programming
• External Affairs
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BACKGROUND
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• This committee provides advice to the Executive Director and
staff, reviews agency policy documents, approves Board
agendas, and carries out specific responsibilities as delegated
by the Board of Directors.
• Other standing committees present items for Board discussion
or approval to the Executive Committee for placement on the
agenda
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GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
The Governance Committee oversees the Code of Regulations, and
evaluates and makes recommendations
• Nominates officers of the Board of Directors for the upcoming year
and conducts the election of those officers
• Creates and implements an orientation program for new directors
• Monitors the procedure by which Directors annually identify and
report conflicts of interest
• Reviews and recommends proposed revisions to the Code of
Regulations, as necessary
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GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Governance Committee 2021 Focus Areas Status
Council Membership Ongoing
Review and possible revision of the NOACA Code of Regulations for Ongoing
language and administrative consistency
Formation of the Equity Subcommittee New for
2021
5-5BACKGROUND
POLICY COMMITTEE
• The Committee develops recommendations for implementing
policies with regard to transportation, water quality and air
quality efforts
• Develop new policies as well as evaluate and modify existing
policies to facilitate decision making at all levels.
• Monitor and adjust policies for consistency and compatibility
across agency processes
• Review NOACA policies for conformance to state and federal
law, rigorous ethical standards and good management standards
• Monitor NOACA’s planning activities and practices for
consistency with Agency policies
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POLICY COMMITTEE
Policy Committee 2021 Focus Areas Status
Develop and finalize eNEO2050 policy areas Ongoing
Formation and engagement of the Equity Subcommittee New
Formation and implementation of workforce mobility and accessibility Ongoing
policy
Implementation policies to achieve Complete and Green Streets Ongoing
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FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
• The Finance and Audit Committee will aid in ensuring that the
agency follows sound financial planning, accounting, and
administrative practices
• Selection of outside auditors
• Review and evaluate the Agency’s accounting and financial
controls
• Provide general financial oversight for the Agency
• Report annually to the Board of Directors on the results of the
audit
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Finance and Audit Committee
Finance and Audit Committee 2021 Focus Areas Status
Annual Overall Work Program (OWP) and Budget Development and Ongoing
Management
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Finance Plans Ongoing
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Financial Plans and Administration Ongoing
Procurement and Contract Administration Ongoing
Financial Oversight Ongoing
Others?
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PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING
• Develop recommendations for implementing policies with regard to
transportation, water quality and air quality efforts, as well as advance
the agency’s efforts regarding the safe and efficient travel of all modes
of transportation
• Administer the Regional Transportation Investment Policy
• Recommend projects for inclusion in the Long-Range Transportation
Plan, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Annual Priority List.
• Recommend approaches for implementation of the agency’s
transportation programs and activities
• Monitor NOACA controlled funds to ensure the efficient use of resources
• Evaluate procedures for continued improvement and streamlining
• Monitor performance of the region’s transportation system
• Develop a comprehensive regional approach to environmental concerns
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PROGRAMMING AND PLANNING
Planning and Programming 2021 Focus Areas Status
Innovative Planning as a result of technological advances Ongoing
Policies and Strategies to Manage Urban Sprawl Ongoing
Signal Timing Optimization Program (STOP) Ongoing
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update Ongoing
Long Range Transportation Plan Development Ongoing
SAVE Plan Implementation Ongoing
Regional EV Charging Station Implementation New for 2021
Vanpool Program Development New for 2021
Workforce Mobility Tool Development New for 2021
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Development New for 2021
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EXTERNAL AFFAIRSCOMMITTEE
• The External Committee assists the Agency with its relationships with various
government agencies and subdivisions, the media and general public.
• Guide the development of local, state and federal legislative agendas for
consideration by the Board of Directors
• Develop an up to date, state of the art public Interaction Policy (PIP) that includes
effective approaches to engage and inform locally elected officials, local, state
and federal legislatures, the business community and the general public in the
NOACA region
• Develop communications that position NOACA as an influential and reliable
source of information to elected officials, the media and the public; as well as a
stakeholder and advocate in local, statewide and national policy-making and
funding decisions
• Establish the Business Advisory Council and Citizens Advisory Council
• Participate in the development of the NOACA Annual Meeting
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2021 Focus Areas Status
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Advocacy for broadband access as an infrastructure priority New for 2021
investment to expand internet service and access to Northeast Ohio’s
hardest-to-reach areas, upgrade infrastructure.
Advocacy and marketing for climate and clean energy investments New for 2021
including the electric vehicle charging station,; idling; etc.
Engaging the Emerging Leaders Council New for 2021
Public engagement with focus on environmental justice) as part of Ongoing
the eNEO2050 long-range planning development
Advocacy and outreach for federal, state, and local priorities (with Ongoing
focus on reauthorization of the federal FAST Act and approval of the
state Biennial Transportation Budget), and
Brand Identity and Content Marketing Ongoing
Communication Messaging (i.e. case studies, impact stories; public Ongoing
awareness through podcasts, social media; results from
analytics/plan studies, etc.)
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AIR QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEE
• The Air Quality Subcommittee provides advice and policy
recommendations to the Planning and Programming Committee
with regard to air quality environmental planning powers of the
Agency
• Assist in identifying significant environmental problems, priorities, and
concerns with development of a comprehensive regional approach to
environmental and air quality concerns
• Review and provide recommendations to advance Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) projects through the statewide
committee
• Assist in environmental and air quality work program development
• Serve in such other capacities as the Planning and Programming
Committee and Board of Directors may determine.
5-5BACKGROUND Air Quality Subcommittee Focus Areas 2021 Subcommittee Focus Areas Status Air Quality Education and Outreach Program Implementation Ongoing Signal Timing Optimization Program (STOP) Ongoing Policies and Strategies to Manage Urban Sprawl Ongoing 2021 CMAQ Project Solicitation New for 2021 Gohio Commute Specialized Mobility Tool New for 2021 5-5
BACKGROUND
WATER QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEE
• The Water Quality Subcommittee provides advice and policy
recommendations to the Planning and Programming Committee with
regard to water quality environmental planning powers of the Agency
• Assist in identifying significant environmental problems, priorities and
concerns with development of a comprehensive regional approach to
environmental and water quality concerns
• Review and provide recommendations concerning wastewater treatment
Facility Planning Area (FPA) boundary change requests
• Assist in environmental and water quality work program development
• Serve in such other capacities as the Planning and Programming
Committee and Board of Directors may determine
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2021 Water Quality Subcommittee Focus Areas
2021 Subcommittee Focus Areas Status
Water Quality Strategic Plan Recommendations Ongoing
Policies and Strategies to Manage Urban Sprawl Ongoing
FPA Boundary Updates Ongoing
Clean Water 2020 Implementation New for 2021
Green Streets Prioritization Areas New for 2021
Harmful Algae in Lake Erie New for 2021
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TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE:
• The Transportation Subcommittee shall provide advice and policy
recommendations to the Planning and Programming Committee with regard
to transportation matters affecting the Planning Area
• Assist in developing short and long-range plans and programs for the planning area,
in accordance with NOACA’s role and responsibilities as an MPO as required by
federal law
• Assist in identifying significant transportation issues, using a regional approach to
address these issues,
• Assist in development of the transportation elements of the annual Overall Work
Program
• Review and provide recommendations regarding federal functional classification
revisions and updates
• Serve in such other capacities as the Planning and Programming Committee and
Board of Directors may determine
• Develop alternative transportation policies for consideration by the Planning and
Programming Committee
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2021 Transportation Subcommittee Focus Areas
2021 Focus Areas Status
SAVE Plan Implementation Ongoing
Long Range Transportation Plan Development Ongoing
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update Ongoing
Functional Classification Recommendations Ongoing
TIP Development New for 2021
Transit Network Improvement Planning New for 2021
5-5BACKGROUND EQUITY SUBCOMMITTEE (Under Development) The Equity Subcommittee provides advice and policy recommendations to the Policy Committee to ensure equity in all matters affecting the NOACA region 5-5
NOACA will STRENGTHEN regional cohesion, PRESERVE existing infrastructure, and BUILD a sustainable multimodal transportation system to SUPPORT economic development and ENHANCE quality of life in Northeast Ohio.
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