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CA Pub Util Code § 130057 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Creation of Commissions|Section 130057.

130057.  It is the intent of the Legislature that, after the development and approval of the short-range transportation improvement program pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 130303, the transportation agencies responsible for the implementation of the program shall be granted discretion on how to best implement the program. Any changes made in the program by such an agency in its implementation shall be consistent with the purposes of the program, and the commission shall be immediately notified of such changes.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130058 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Creation of Commissions|Section 130058.

130058.  It is the intent of the Legislature that, working through the multicounty designated transportation planning agency, the four commissions be encouraged to develop joint powers agreements or other contractual arrangements between themselves in the development of transportation facilities or for the provision of transportation services where the commissions feel such arrangements are in the public interest.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130059 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Creation of Commissions|Section 130059.

130059.  The multicounty designated transportation planning agency shall convene at least two meetings annually of representatives from each of the four commissions, the agency, and the Department of Transportation for the following purposes:(a) To review and discuss the near-term transportation improvement programs prior to adoption by the commissions.(b) To review and discuss the regional transportation plan prior to adoption by the agency pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 65080) of Title 7 of the Government Code.(c) To consider progress in the development of a regionwide and unified public transit system.(d) To review and discuss any other matter of mutual concern.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 950.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130100.

130100.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 130052, each commission at its first meeting, and thereafter annually at the first meeting in January or at such other date as the commission may determine, shall elect a chairperson from its members who shall preside at all meetings, and a vice chairperson who shall preside in his or her absence. In the event of their absence or inability to act, the members present, by an order entered in the minutes, shall select one of their members to act as chairperson pro tempore, who, while so acting, shall have all of the authority of the chairperson.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 904, Sec. 3.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130101.

130101.  The commission shall establish rules for its proceedings consistent with the law of the State of California.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130102.

130102.  A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and all official acts of the commission shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the commission.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 3. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130103.

130103.  The acts of the commission shall be expressed by motion, resolution, or ordinance.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130104.

130104.  (a) All meetings of the commission shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950), Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code).(b) All meetings of the citizens’ advisory committee and technical advisory committee shall be held pursuant to Section 54952.3 of the Government Code, and no other provision of the Ralph M. Brown Act shall apply to meetings of these committees.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 950.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130105 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130105.

130105.  The commission shall:(a) Adopt an annual budget and fix the compensation of its officers and employees.(b) Adopt an administrative code, by ordinance, which shall prescribe the powers and duties of commission officers, the method of appointment of commission employees, and methods, procedures, and systems of operation and management of the commission.(c) Cause a postaudit of the financial transactions and records of the commission to be made at least annually by a certified public accountant.(d) Appoint, not later than July 1, 1977, a citizens’ advisory committee, which membership shall reflect a broad spectrum of interests and all geographic areas of the county. Members of the staff of the commission, as determined by the commission, shall be available to aid the citizens’ advisory committee in its work.(e) Appoint a technical advisory committee of representatives from all of the transit operators, all of the cities and the county, and the Department of Transportation, and such other advisory committees it deems necessary.(f) Do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this division.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130106 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130106.

130106.  Notice of time and place of the public hearing for the adoption of the annual budget shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code, and shall be published not later than the 15th day prior to the date of the hearing.The proposed annual budget shall be available for public inspection at least 15 days prior to the hearing.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130107 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130107.

130107.  The commission shall appoint a full-time executive director who shall act for the commission under its direction.The commission may appoint such officers as it deems necessary to carry out its duties and functions.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1333.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130108 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130108.

130108.  (a) Each member of a commission may be compensated at a rate not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for any day attending to the business of the commission, but not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) in any month, and the necessary traveling and personal expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties as authorized by the commission. Members of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority shall be compensated pursuant to this subdivision. Members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall be compensated pursuant to subdivision (b).(b) Each member of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall be compensated at a rate not exceeding one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) for any day attending to the business of the authority, but not to exceed six hundred dollars ($600) per month, and other expenses which are directly related to the performance of duties as authorized by the authority.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 216, Sec. 5. (SB 1305) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130108.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130108.5.

130108.5.  Notwithstanding Section 130108, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Transportation Authority may allow members of the board necessary traveling and personal expenses incurred in performance of duties authorized by the board and may allow members per diem compensation at the maximum rate of one hundred dollars ($100) per day, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) in any calendar month, for attending board meetings and for performance of any other services for the authority as authorized by the board.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 752, Sec. 7.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130109 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130109.

130109.  (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), the commission shall enter into a contract with the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System, and the board shall enter into that contract, to include all of the employees of the commission into that retirement system, and the employees shall be entitled to substantially similar health benefits as are state employees pursuant to Part 5 (commencing with Section 22750) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) For purposes of providing retirement benefits, the commission may contract with the retirement system that the employees of the county in which the commission is located are members of in lieu of contracting with the board.(c) Each person employed by the Orange County Transportation Commission on January 1, 1992, may, no later than February 1, 1992, elect to either remain a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System or become a member of the Orange County Employees Retirement System. All persons who become employed by the commission after February 1, 1991, shall be members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 37. Effective June 24, 2004.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130109.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130109.1.

130109.1.  Upon creation of the Ventura County Transportation Commission, and on the effective date of a contract with the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System, existing balances in the Ventura County Association of Governments Account in the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund shall be transferred to the commission’s account in that fund.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1136, Sec. 4.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130110 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Administration|Section 130110.

130110.  (a) For employees of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority not in a bargaining unit represented by a labor organization, the authority shall establish retirement benefits pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 30400) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 30430) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 10.(b) Retirement benefits for employees of the authority and any organizational unit of the authority in a bargaining unit represented by a labor organization shall be established pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 30450) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 10.(c) Retirement benefits for employees of the authority and any organizational unit of the authority in a bargaining unit represented by a labor organization that was created on or after January 1, 1999, for the purpose of representing managerial employees or supervisorial employees, shall be established pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement between the authority or any organizational unit of the authority and that labor organization.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1080, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130600 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130600.

130600.  For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Board” means the board of directors of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.(c) “Entitlement for use” includes all contracts except competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts, regardless of whether an individual accepts, solicits, or directs the contribution for himself or herself or on behalf of any other candidate or committee.(d) “Gift” has the same meaning as defined in Section 82028 of the Government Code.(e) “Indirect investment or interest” means any investment or interest owned by the spouse or dependent children of an individual, by an agent on behalf of the individual, or by a business entity or trust in which the individual, the individual’s agents, spouse, or dependent children own directly, indirectly or beneficially a 10 percent interest or greater.(f) “Participant” means any person, other than a party, as defined in subdivision (g), who is not a party but who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding involving a license permit or other entitlement for use, including contract actions, and who has a financial interest in the decision. A person actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding if he or she lobbies in person the board members or MTA employees, testifies in person before the MTA, or otherwise acts to influence officers of the agency.(g) “Party” means any person who files an application for, or is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use to competitively bid on contracts, including contract amendments and change orders.(h) “MTA” means the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130605 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130605.

130605.  Any reference in this chapter to “chief executive officer,” “general counsel,” “counsel,” “inspector general,” “board secretary,” or “secretary” is to the officers of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority appointed under Sections 130051.9 and 130051.25.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130610 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130610.

130610.  (a) The board shall appoint an ethics officer, who shall report to the board.(b) When in doubt as to the applicability of any provision of this chapter to any particular situation, a board member shall contact the general counsel or the ethics officer for advice.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130615 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130615.

130615.  (a) The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the inspector general.(b) Any violation of this chapter that is also a violation of other state law or of local or federal law may also be prosecuted by the appropriate authority.(c) Upon notice of a possible violation of this chapter, the board shall refer the matter to the inspector general for investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, if the matter has been determined not to be criminal in nature and to be of such a nature that it may be disclosed, the inspector general shall report the findings to the board. If the matter is determined to be criminal in nature, the inspector general shall refer the matter to the appropriate enforcement authorities for prosecution.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130620 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130620.

130620.  (a) Sanctions for violations of this chapter shall be determined by the board. The sanctions imposed shall depend upon the severity of the infraction and may be progressive unless the violation is determined to be so egregious as to warrant more severe action initially.(b) The board may consult with the inspector general for an opinion regarding the sanctions appropriate to any particular violation.(c) Sanctions imposed under this section may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:(1) Private reprimand by the board.(2) Public censure by the board at a regularly scheduled meeting.(3) Disqualification from participating in any discussion or vote on any matter related to the violation.(4) Removal of the board member from one or more committees for a period of time.(5) Permanent removal of the board member from one or more committees.(6) Suspension from all board actions for a period of time.(7) A monetary fine in an amount determined by the board.(d) If a board member is criminally indicted, he or she shall be suspended from all board actions for the duration of the criminal proceeding. If the board member is acquitted of the charges, he or she shall return to the board as a full, participating member.(e) For violations of this chapter that result in findings of criminal or civil liability, the board may recommend additional sanctions to the inspector general after the civil or criminal proceedings are completed.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130625 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130625.

130625.  Confidential information, particularly investigative reports for the inspector general, shall not be disseminated beyond the authorized recipient of the report.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130630 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130630.

130630.  The role of the board as it relates to the MTA is as follows:(a) The board provides counsel and direction to management and shall not be involved in the day-to-day affairs of the MTA.(b) Board members do not have individual power or authority over the MTA. That power and decisionmaking authority lie with the full board.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 22, Sec. 175. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130635 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130635.

130635.  The rules of conduct at board meetings shall apply to all matters under consideration by the board except for ceremonial matters and are as follows:(a) Board members shall treat MTA staff members and each other with respect and courtesy.(b) Disagreements shall not result in personal comments or attacks against an MTA staff member or another board member.(c) When any member is recognized to speak at a board meeting, the board member shall address the chair.(d) When two or more members address the chair at the same time, the chair shall name the member who is to be the first to speak.(e) When speaking, a member shall confine his or her remarks to the topic under debate or discussion.(f) Each member, in the order recognized by the chair, shall have not more than five minutes to speak.(g) Answers to questions asked by a member shall be counted against the member’s five minutes.(h) Once having recognized a member to speak, the chair shall not recognize that member to be heard again, except to answer questions, until all other board members have had an opportunity to speak.(i) All members shall have an opportunity to speak before the chair may enter the discussion.(j) After all members desiring to speak have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each member desiring to speak again, or for the first time, shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes.(k) There shall be no limit to the number of times a member is allowed to speak.(l) The secretary shall time the members when discussion of an issue begins and notify the chair when a member’s time has expired.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130640 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130640.

130640.  (a) Members shall not publicly engage in personal attacks on MTA employees or attempt to discipline any employee.(b) Any concerns regarding an employee’s performance shall be communicated to the chief executive officer.(c) Any concerns regarding the performance of an officer of the board shall be communicated to that officer.(d) Nothing in this section limits the right of the board to evaluate board officers.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130650.

130650.  Committee chairs shall present items from their committee meetings and the recommendation of their committee.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 130655 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Section 130655.

130655.  (a) All members shall be afforded an adequate opportunity to review written motions having financial or policy implications prior to the board meeting.(b) A written motion having financial or policy implications shall be referred to the appropriate committee for recommendation to the full board, unless the motion is distributed to all board members not later than 48 hours prior to the board meeting or this requirement is waived by the vote of nine board members.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 900, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)