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Selection of Nominee for Transit Representative to TCAG - It is recommended that the Visalia City Council vote for Liz Wynn to serve as the Transit Representative to the Tulare County Association of Governments from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
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Deadline for Action: 6/3/2024
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Leslie B. Caviglia, City Manager, 713-4332
Department Recommendation: It is recommended that the Visalia City Council submit Liz Wynn's name to serve as the Transit representative to the Tulare County Association of Governments and the ensuing organizations associated with transit in the area.
Background Discussion: The Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) is required to have a member that represents transit agencies and riders on the Board. The TCAG Board generally meets on the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at various locations around the County. Voting members are expected to attend the meetings on a regular basis, and to notify their alternate, and the TCAG Executive Director, in a timely manner if they are not able to attend. In addition to the TCAG meetings, the Transit Representative is expected to attend the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency meetings as an Ad-hoc (non-voting member), attend the Cal Van's meetings, Transit forum, and the SStac quarterly meetings. Some months, this could result in five meetings for the Transit Representative to attend. Meeting dates and times can vary periodically, and there can be an annual retreat, special meetings or opportunities to travel representing TCAG.
The Tulare County Council of Cities (COC) put out a call for nominations to fill a full term as the Transit Representative. This is a three-year term, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. All cities in the County were provided the opportunity to nominate an elected official for this position. The fol...
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