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Agenda posted before 4:00 PM, January 9, 2024
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Update Committee Meeting
January 16, 2024, 11:00 AM (Estimated duration: 1 hour and 10 minutes, expected ending at 12:10 PM)
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1. Introductions, 5 minutes
2. Public Comments, 5 minutes
3. Action Item: August 24, 2023, Ad Hoc MOU Committee Meeting Minutes, Vote to approve the meeting minutes, 5 minutes (posted)
4. Federal Regulations, Erin Maguire, MPO Staff: Review of federal regulations related to the metropolitan transportation planning process found in the Code of Federal Regulations, 5 minutes (posted)
5. Review of Peer MPO MOUs. Abigail Cutrumbes, MPO Staff: Presentation and discussion of the contents of peer MPOs’ MOUs including governance structures, regional transportation authorities, advisory councils, agency collaboration, and board member education, 15 minutes
6. MOU Update Topics and Work Plan, Dave Hong, MPO Staff: Presentation and discussion of a proposed work plan for the MOU Update Committee’s work, 15 minutes
7. Discussion Topics, Dave Hong MPO Staff: Discussion on various topics including the proposed engagement strategy for MOU updates, 10 minutes
8. Members’ Items: Reports and notices by MPO members, including regional concerns and local community issues, 5 minutes
9. Next Meetings, 5 minutes
a. Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 12:30–2:00 PM
b. Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 12:30–2:00 PM
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