CITY OF EDMONTON
BYLAW 12454
EDMONTON TRANSIT SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD
BYLAW
(CONSOLIDATED ON AUGUST 30, 2005)
THE CITY OF EDMONTON
BYLAW 12454
EDMONTON TRANSIT SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD BYLAW
Whereas, pursuant to section 145 of the Municipal Government Act, S.A. 1994, c. M-26.1,
Council may pass bylaws in relation to the establishment, functions, procedure and conduct of
council committees and other bodies;
Edmonton City Council enacts:
PART I - PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
PURPOSE
1
The purpose of this bylaw is to establish the Edmonton Transit
System Advisory Board and to prescribe powers, duties, functions,
structure and procedures.
DEFINITIONS
2
In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
RULES FOR
INTERPRETATION
3
(a)
“Board” means the Edmonton Transit System Advisory
Board;
(b)
“City” means the municipal corporation of the City of
Edmonton;
(c)
“City Manager” means the Chief Administrative Officer
of the City within the meaning of the Municipal
Government Act or his delegate;
(d)
“Council” means the council of the City of Edmonton;
(e)
“Person” includes an individual, partnership, association,
corporation, trustee, executor, administrator or legal
representative; and
(f)
”Vehicles” includes standard diesels, trolleys, articulated
buses, mini-buses, light rail transit and alternate fuel
vehicles.
The marginal notes and headings in this bylaw are for reference
purposes only.
PART II - ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS
EDMONTON
TRANSIT SYSTEM
ADVISORY BOARD
4
The Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board is hereby
established as a Council Committee.
FUNCTIONS
5
The Board has the following functions:
ADVOCACY
5.1
(a)
to provide fiscally responsible advice and comments to
Council and the City on issues relating to public transit; and
(b)
to conduct research, report on findings and make
recommendations to Council on issues relating to public
transit.
(1)In addition to the functions outlined in section 5, if the Board
identifies an issue under the jurisdiction of another order of
government that affects public transit in the city of Edmonton, the
Board may advise Council on the issue.
(2)If the Board wishes to advocate on an issue identified in 5.1(1), the
Board will:
(a)
request a decision on Council’s position on the issue;
(b)
advocate the City’s position on the issue, as approved by
Council; and
include in the Board’s annual report any advocacy actions
taken and an evaluation of any results arising from the
advocacy action.
(S.2, Bylaw 14049, August 30, 2005)
(c)
PUBLIC TRANSIT
ISSUES
6
Issues relating to public transit includes, but are not limited to:
(a)
ridership;
(b)
the appropriate mix of vehicles throughout the system;
(c)
public input to Edmonton Transit;
(d)
projects proposed by Edmonton Transit or Council which
affect public transit;
(e)
public and political advocacy for the public transit system
in Edmonton;
(f)
policy on the Edmonton Transit System;
(g)
fixed facilities related to the transit system including
stations, signs and shelters;
(h)
light rail transit, and,
(i)
paratransit service.
(S.2, Bylaw 13195, March 25, 2003)
PART III - STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES
STRUCTURE
7
(1) The Board will consist of twelve (12) individuals, with an
appropriate balance of representation from:
(a)
users of Edmonton Transit System regular services;
(b)
users of Edmonton Transit System paratransit services;
(c)
businesses that benefit from Edmonton Transit System
services; and
(d)
citizens-at-large.
(S.3, Bylaw 13195, March 25, 2003)
(2) In addition to (1), the President of the Amalgamated Transit Union
Local 569 shall serve on the board as an ex-officio member.
(3) The City Manager will co-ordinate the selection of Board
members.
(4) The following organizations will be notified of recruitment
campaigns to fill board vacancies:
(a)
the Advisory Board on Services for Persons with
Disabilities;
(b)
the Edmonton Seniors’ One Voice Association;
(c)
the Edmonton Student Alliance;
(d)
Edmonton Public School Board;
(e)
the Edmonton Separate School Board;
(f)
the DATS Advisory Group, and
(g)
other groups as determined by the Board.
(5) Each appointment made by Council is for a term of one year, to a
maximum of six (6) consecutive terms.
(6) Membership on the Board is voluntary and no remuneration will be
paid for serving as a member.
REMOVALS
8
PROCEDURES
9
The Board will request Council to terminate the appointment of
any member who is absent from three consecutive meetings, or
who misses three regular meetings in six months unless the
absence is authorized by resolution of the Board.
(1) Subject to this Part, the Board will follow the procedures
prescribed by Bylaw 12300, Procedures and Committees Bylaw.
(2) At the first meeting of the Board in January, the Board will:
(a)
elect an Acting Chairperson for the purpose of calling the
meeting to order and to elect a permanent Chairperson;
(b)
elect a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson; and
(c)
establish a schedule for monthly meetings to include at
least ten meetings for the year.
(3) Re-election of a Chairperson is permitted to a maximum of three
years.
(4) Quorum for a meeting shall be a majority of the existing appointed
members of the Board.
SUBCOMMITTEES
10 (1) The Board may establish subcommittees as required, including the
following types of subcommittees:
(a)
Ridership Initiatives – to review and propose programs and
comment on services or initiatives intended to increase
transit ridership:
(b)
Vehicles – to review planning and user considerations on
the trolley network and on all Vehicles;
(c)
Safety and Security – to review and advise on programs
and practices in place for passenger and public safety;
(d)
Light Rail Transit – to review city-wide concerns about
light rail transit short-term planning and operational issues;
(e)
Revenue – to review and comment on fares as well as on
the annual budget submission prepared for Council, and to
lobby for alternate sources of funding, and
(f)
Paratransit Services – to review and advise on services and
initiatives relating to paratransit services.
(S.4, Bylaw 13195, March 25, 2003)
(2) The Board may appoint persons from outside the Board to a
subcommittee.
(3) Subcommittees shall:
(a)
be chaired by Board members, and
(b)
report back to the Board for consideration of findings.
(4) The Board and subcommittees of the Board may solicit input from
the public, or recommend to Council or the City Manager means
for wider public participation, including:
(a)
open houses,
(b)
surveys, or
(c)
public meetings.
(5) The following organizations will be kept informed or issues that
the Board is dealing with and be actively solicited for input on
those issues:
(a)
the Advisory Board on Services for Persons with
Disabilities;
(b)
the Edmonton Seniors One Voice Association;
(c)
the Edmonton Students Alliance;
(d)
the Edmonton Public School Board;
(e)
the Edmonton Separate School Board;
(f)
the DATS Advisory Group, and
(g)
other groups as determined by the Board.
PART IV - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT
TRANSPORTATION
AND PUBLIC
WORKS
COMMITTEE
11
Administrative services and support for the Board will be
provided by the City Manager, including:
(a)
technical, planning, and administrative resources;
(b)
a delegate to act in a liaison capacity;
(c)
provision of summary ridership and revenue reports;
(d)
provision of sufficient background information on proposed
policy and services amendments that may impact the
consumer;
(e)
responding to inquiries of the Board; and
(f)
provision of a recording secretary to support all of the
meetings of the Board and its subcommittees.
12 (1) The Board will report through the Transportation and Public
Works Committee.
(2) The Board may initiate reports on specific service issues as
determined by its membership.
(3) The Board will submit an annual report no later than March 31 for
the previous year ending December 31.
ADVISORY INPUT
13
The City Manager may seek advisory input form the Board and its
subcommittees on reports to Council referring to Edmonton Transit
services, programs and initiatives.
BUDGET
14 (1) Council must approve the Board’s budget and any other expense
arising from the operation of the Board.
(2) The Board’s budget will be administered by the City Manager.
PART V - LIMITATIONS
PROHIBITIONS
15
The Board shall not:
(a)
represent itself as speaking for Edmonton Transit, the City,
or any department of the City;
COMPLAINTS
16
(b)
endorse any candidate for public office;
(c)
pay any money to any member; or
(d)
negotiate with union representatives on behalf of Edmonton
Transit.
Complaints received by the Board will be referred to the Edmonton
Transit Customer Commendations and Concerns System for
investigation.
PART VI - GENERAL
NUMBER AND
GENDER
REFERENCES
17
All references in this bylaw will be read with such changes in
number and gender as may be appropriate according to whether the
reference is to a male or female person, or a corporation or
partnership.
REPEALS
18
Bylaw 10720 is repealed.
(NOTE: Consolidation made under Section 69 of the Municipal Government Act, S.A. 1994,
c. M-26.1 and Bylaw No. 12005, and printed under the City Manager’s authority.)
Bylaw 12454 passed by Council January 16, 2001
Amendments:
Bylaw 13195, March 25, 2003
Bylaw 14049, August 30, 2005