Charter/Bylaws
NWACT's Charter outlines the guiding
principles and policies for the Commission. Following a six month review
process, NWACT members adopted an updated Chater in November, 2004. The
Oregon Transportation Commission approved the updated Charter in
January 2005, giving NWACT permanent charter status.
The Charter outlines NWACT's:
- Mission
- Authority and Responsibilities
- Membership
- Decision-Making
- Meetings
- Meeting Quorum
- Officers
- Staff Support
- Sub-Committees
- Public Involvement
- Bylaws Establishment
- Amendments
NWACT Charter 
NWACT's Bylaws are the Commission's operating procedures.
The Bylaws provide for the day-to-day
implementation of NWACT's Charter. Updated along with NWACT's Charter,
the NWACT Board adopted revised Bylaws in November, 2004. The Bylaws
include NWACT's:
- Mission · Roles and Responsibilities
- Voting, Alternate, Ex-Officio and General Stakeholder Membership
- Officers
- Election of Officers
- Executive Steering Committee
- Terms of Office
- Member Orientation and Responsibilities
- Decision-Making and Basis for Decision-Making
- Regular and Special/Emergency Meetings
- Meeting Quorums
- Work Plan Development
- Staffing
- Public Involvement
- Coordination with Other Entities and Stakeholders
- Amendments
NWACT Bylaws
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