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HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

AUTHORITY*

Chapter 15.16 of the Los Angeles County Code, Board Order No.11 of January 3, 1995, Board Order No. 17 of October 1, 1996 and Board Order No. 66 of May 18, 1999, Ordinance # 99-0033. Board Order Nos. 25 and 82 of

September 7, 2004, Ordinance No. 2004-0051. Board Order No. 67 of September 14, 2004. (extension of sunset review date)

SUNSET REVIEW DATE*

October 31, 2007

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

Seven, as follows:

a.

One nominated by each Supervisor

   

b.

Two nominated by the Chair of the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation provided by private and parochial schools, and the Los Angeles County Board of Education

APPOINTMENT

By Board of Supervisors

TERM OF OFFICE

Five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors shall serve a two year term and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

Two members appointed by the Board of Supervisors from nominees proposed by the Chair shall serve a one year term and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

COMPENSATION

$25 per meeting, not to exceed four meetings per month.

MEETINGS

On a quarterly basis on the first and/or Third Wednesday of the month or as needed, at 9:00 a.m., in a conference room of the Department of Public Works Administration Building, 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, 91803-1331.

Section 5.12.050 of the Los Angeles County Code provides that if any member (other than an ex officio member) fails to attend three consecutive meetings, unless excused by the members thereof, that member's office becomes vacant. The Commission shall so notify the appointing officer, who shall immediately appoint a member to fill such vacancy.

DUTIES

The Highway Safety Commission shall consider and investigate whenever necessary all requests or suggestions as to traffic control made by the Board, the commissioners, any officer, private person, or group of persons, and on the basis of such request or suggestions, or on its own initiative, shall submit to the Board its report and recommendations as to actions relating to traffic control which should or should not be taken either by the Board or by the public officer.

The Highway Safety Commission shall cooperate with all other jurisdictions within Los Angeles County in working toward elimination and prevention of major traffic problems, in developing uniform standards for street striping, curb painting, placement of signs, reflectors, crosswalks, and similar safety devices; speed regulations; traffic signals, and all other related traffic-control and regulation matters to insure maximum traffic safety for the motoring public.

OATH

Not required.

Created on:

*Revised: 11/1/2004

End of Highway Safety Commission, Los Angeles County