Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-1 Created.
Sec. 2-88-1. - Created.
There is created a traffic advisory commission in and for the city.
(Code 1967, § 23-39; Code 1985, § 21-66)
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMISSION
Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 2, ch. 2-88
in effectMemphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-2 Composition; appointment of members.
Sec. 2-88-2. - Composition; appointment of members.
The traffic advisory commission shall consist of not less than 12 nor more than 18 citizen members to be appointed by the mayor upon the recommendation of the city engineer, subject to the approval of the city council, and three members ex officio. The director of fire, the director of police and the city engineer shall be ex officio members of the traffic advisory commission.
(Code 1967, § 23-40; Code 1985, § 21-67; Ord. No. 3586, § 3, 9-2-1986)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-3 Terms and removal of members.
Sec. 2-88-3. - Terms and removal of members.
The citizen members of the traffic advisory commission shall be appointed for terms of one year each. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term only. Any or all members may be removed at any time by majority vote of the city council.
(Code 1967, § 23-41; Code 1985, § 21-68)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-4 Chairperson.
Sec. 2-88-4. - Chairperson.
There shall be a chairperson of the traffic advisory commission who shall be elected by such commission, and who shall hold office during his or her term of office as a member of the commission, or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.
(Code 1967, § 23-42; Code 1985, § 21-69)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-5 Secretary.
Sec. 2-88-5. - Secretary.
In addition to the members of the traffic advisory commission, there shall be a secretary who shall be appointed by the city engineer. Such secretary shall have the custody of the books and records of the commission but shall have no vote.
(Code 1967, § 23-43; Code 1985, § 21-70; Ord. No. 3586, § 4, 9-2-1986)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-6 Meetings; quorum; records.
Sec. 2-88-6. - Meetings; quorum; records.
The traffic advisory commission shall meet at least once a month at such time and places as such commission may fix by resolution. Special meetings may be called from time to time by the chairperson. A majority of the members of the commission, including the ex officio members of the commission, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The commission shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings.
(Code 1967, § 23-44; Code 1985, § 21-71)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-7 Duties.
Sec. 2-88-7. - Duties.
A. It shall be the duty of the traffic advisory commission to study both general and specific problems of the city relating to the flow of traffic, traffic safety, the parking of vehicles, both on- and off-street, problems relating to specific intersections in the city, and to make recommendations with reference thereto to the city engineer. It shall be the further duty of the traffic advisory commission to hear complaints and suggestions at regular or special meetings of the commission, and if necessary to hold hearings with reference to specific problems relating to traffic, traffic safety, traffic control and parking, and to make recommendations to the city engineer based on its findings with reference thereto. It shall be the further duty of the traffic advisory commission to study general and specific problems with reference to public transportation systems existing in the city and to make recommendations based on its findings with reference thereto.
B. Including, but without being limited to the foregoing, the traffic advisory commission shall concern itself with all problems relating to traffic and with a view of making recommendations to the city engineer so as to acquaint the city engineer with its findings, ideas and recommendations concerning such problems.
(Code 1967, § 23-45; Code 1985, § 21-72; Ord. No. 3586, § 5, 9-2-1986)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-8 Annual report.
Sec. 2-88-8. - Annual report.
The traffic advisory commission shall make to the city engineer, during the month of January of each year, an annual report, giving a resume of its work and duties during the preceding year; and in such report, it shall make such recommendations as to future projects to be undertaken for public improvement with reference to traffic problems which, in its judgment, should be undertaken for the betterment of traffic conditions and conditions relating thereto in the city.
(Code 1967, § 23-48; Code 1985, § 21-73; Ord. No. 3586, § 6, 9-2-1986)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-9 Assistance from city departments.
Sec. 2-88-9. - Assistance from city departments.
It shall be the duty of all city departments to render assistance to the traffic advisory commission in the way of information, advice and cooperation so that the commission may more properly and efficiently perform its duties.
(Code 1967, § 23-47; Code 1985, § 21-74)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-88-10 Expense allowances.
Sec. 2-88-10. - Expense allowances.
Allowances for expenses incurred in connection with the duties of the traffic advisory commission shall be made, provided such expenses shall have been approved by the city engineer before incurred.
(Code 1967, § 23-46; Code 1985, § 21-75; Ord. No. 3586, § 5, 9-2-1986)
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