Definitions

For purposes of this chapter: "Comprehensive agreement" means the executed agreement between the member jurisdictions or authorities of a metropolitan planning organization concerning the organization and structure of the metropolitan planning organization, the roles and responsibilities of its member jurisdictions or authorities, and the provision of funding and membership dues. "Employees" means an executive director of a metropolitan planning organization, and all staff of a metropolitan planning organization. "Member jurisdiction or authority" means a local or state jurisdiction or a local or regional authority that has entered into a comprehensive agreement to support the metropolitan planning process and that is provided representation on the metropolitan planning organization's policy board. "Metropolitan planning area" means a metropolitan planning area determined under title 23 United States Code section 134, as amended. "Metropolitan planning organization" means a metropolitan planning organization designated or redesignated under 23 United States Code section 134, as amended. "Policy board" means the policy decision-making body of a metropolitan planning organization. "Transportation management area" means a transportation management area identified and designated pursuant to 23 United States Code section 134, as amended.