Res 1673 6/10/1975RESOLUTION NO. /6'75
CREATING THE WICHITA FALLS CITIZENS TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL
BE IT. RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. There is hereby created a Citizens Traffic Safety Council
which shall be comprised of twelve (12) citizens of the city
of- Wichita Falls who shall be suggested for appointment by the
Mayor and confirmed by the board of Aldermen. Such members
shall be appointed for a period of two year overlapping terms
and shall serve without pay.
2 . Members of the Citizens Traffic Safety Council shall be
appointed as representing, but not necessarily limited to,
the following areas of interest :
a. News Media
b:' Automotive Industry, including dealers , insurance
agencies , auto clubs, transportation firms , etc.
c. Educators
d. Military or federal civil service
e. Civic organizations
f. Minority groups
g. Other professions, legal, accounting, advertising ,
medical, etc.
r f 3. The Citizens Traffic Safety Council shall act as a citizens
support group in an advisory capacity only, to the Traffic Safety
Coordinator and shall have the following duties :
a. Assist the Traffic Safety Coordinator in the development
and implementation of a "Comprehensive Traffic Safety
Plan," for the City of Wichita Falls . The development
of which will be guided by Standards 301 through 316
as established by the National Highway Safety Bureau,
and the Governor' s Office of Traffic Safety. Additionally,
any specific local needs not covered by the Standards
should be considered and included where applicable in
the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Plan.
4.
b. Assist the Traffic Safety. Coordinator as necessary
in the development, implementation, and monitoring
the effectiveness of, individual Traffic Safety
Programs within the City of Wichita Falls . Such
programs may include, as applicable , but not be
limited to, Standards 301-316 as set forth by the
National Highway Safety Bureau.
c. Recommend to the Traffic Safety Coordinator any
Problem areas relating to Traffic Safety so they
may be coordinated with Public Officials, or
Commissions as necessary.
d. In all matters of Traffic Safety act as a public
support group to the Traffic Safety Coordinator
with a goal of establishing Traffic Safety Programs ,
utilizing input, as the occasion warrants , from all
municipal sources, and the Governor' s Office of
Traffic Safety.
4. The Traffic Safety Coordinator will act as advisor to
the Citizens Traffic Safety Council and will coordinate its
findings and suggestions with Public Officials as necessary.
5. The Council shall adopt such rules and regulations
governing its proceedings as it may deem proper, including
the time and place of meetings , and the election of a
Chairman and Vice-Chairman each to serve one a year term
from the date of election. Seven of the appointed members
shall constitute a quorum.
6. City Professional Staff shall be appointed as ex-officio
members and shall act in the capacity of advisors and shall
not have voting rights.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the /`i' ., day of 1„4„,„„, 19
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