| The Regional Council is the governing and policy-making body for the organization and is composed of elected officials appointed by each member agency. For the majority of members, the city or town Mayor serves as the Regional Council member. The Chair of the Board of Supervisors usually represents Maricopa County on the Regional Council. The State Transportation Board members for Maricopa County represent the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The Chair of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Committee also serves on the Regional Council. Currently, the Governor of the Gila River Indian Community, the President of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and the President of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation serve on the Regional Council. The Executive Committee consists of at least three Regional Council members who are elected at the annual meeting to serve for one year (until the next annual meeting). The Executive Committee is required to include the Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer of the Regional Council as ex-officio members. In June 2002, the Executive Committee was expanded to seven members to allow for additional participation by the member agencies. The MAG By-Laws indicate that the business that arises between meetings of the Regional Council can be conducted by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee also serves as the Finance Committee. |
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