Bill Text: GA SR1505 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Joint Cherokee County Transportation Study and Planning Commission; create
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-04-21 - Senate Committee Favorably Reported [SR1505 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1505-Introduced.html
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Senate
Resolution 1505
By:
Senator Rogers of the 21st
A
RESOLUTION
Creating
the Joint Cherokee County Transportation Study and Planning Commission; to
provide for the membership, powers, duties, and mission of the commission; to
provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Cherokee County is the area where the city meets the mountains, and as one of
the largest and fastest-growing counties in Georgia, the transportation issues
within the county are complex and fast changing; and
WHEREAS,
as one of the fastest-growing metropolitan counties, the transportation
development in Cherokee County has a major impact on many other counties and
cities and also impacts commuter traffic in and around the Atlanta area;
and
WHEREAS,
issues, particularly the needs and costs, of public transportation for Cherokee
County are in need of consideration by the county's leaders and are a growing
public concern; and
WHEREAS,
intercounty cooperation is essential to resolving transportation needs and there
may be more cost-efficient ways for state and local governments to provide
transportation services; and
WHEREAS,
in recent years, certain events, including the escalating cost of motor fuel,
have increased the financial burden on local governments and there is a
continuous need to review possible ways for local governments to improve
transportation services with fewer resources; and
WHEREAS,
in light of the many transportation issues facing Cherokee County, it is
appropriate for its legislative delegation to come together and study and plan
for the future of transportation in their county.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that there is created the Joint Cherokee
County Transportation Study and Planning Commission to be composed of not more
than 20 members. The commission shall include all members of the House of
Representatives and Senate whose district includes, in whole or in part,
Cherokee County. The commission shall also include the members of the Cherokee
County board of commissioners and the mayors of any municipal corporation
located in whole or in part in Cherokee County. A majority of the legislative
delegates shall call all meetings of the commission and provide appropriate
notice to all members.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commission shall undertake a study of the
conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and
recommend any action or legislation which the commission deems necessary or
appropriate. The commission may conduct such meetings at such places and at
such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully
and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives
and purposes of this resolution; provided, however, that an initial meeting of
the commission shall be held no later than July 1, 2010. The members of the
commission shall not receive reimbursement from state funds for attending the
meetings of the commission. In the event the commission makes a report of its
findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any,
such report shall be made on or before January 1, 2011. The commission shall
stand abolished on January 10, 2011.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective on June 1, 2010;
provided, however, this resolution shall only become effective if the House of
Representatives adopts a resolution which substantially includes the same
provisions as outlined in this resolution.
