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CRENSHAW/LAX TRANSIT PLUS CORRIDOR

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I NAME AND PURPOSE

Section A.

The official name of this body shall be The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Plus CorridorCommunity Leadership Council.

Section B.

The purposes and duties of the above-named advisory council shall be to:

1. Advise Metro on the preferences of project area residents regarding developmentand construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Light Rail Project;

2. Participate in the development of strategic plans that highlight activities that

would enhance economic development, community vitality and safety within theproject area;

3. Review project schedules, timelines, milestones and planned activities to provideinput on behalf of project area residents;

4. Assist in the development of community-based programs that would enhanceeconomic development and job creation in the project area;

5. Coordinate with Metro in the development and implementation of programs tomitigate impacts to the business community resulting from project construction;

6. Advise Metro on issues of importance to residents of the project area

ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP

Section A.

The advisory council will consist of a minimum of nine (9) members and a maximum of25 members, excluding ex-officio members.

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Section B.

Appointments to the advisory council shall be made by the Los Angeles County

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) in consultation with Metro ExecutiveManagement and the Metro Board of Directors.

Section C.

The council membership will be drawn from persons who reside and/or work within theboundaries of the Crenshaw/LAX Corridor study area. Representation on the Councilwill seek to include persons with knowledge and background in several functional areas,including but not limited to:

Block Clubs / Homeowner Associations

Business Associations Community Organizations

Economic Revitalization Groups

Education

Law Enforcement Agencies

Labor OrganizationsReligious Organizations

Senior Citizens

Youth, and Student Organizations

Section D.

Each appointment of an advisory council member shall be for one (1) or two (2) yearterms, except when the appointment is to fill an unexpired term.

Section E.

At least (15) of the members will be retained each year, with none serving more thanthree successive years, and one year will expire before any outgoing member may bereappointed for a full term after serving the unexpired term of a member who has left thecouncil.

Section F.

Up to (10) of the total membership shall be appointed each year.

Section G.

The term of a new council member shall begin on August 1.

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Section H.

An individual will automatically lose membership in the council if s(he) fails to attend

three successive meetings without presenting in advance to the chair of the council avalid reason for his/her absence.

Section I.

No advisory council member shall serve for more than three (3) years.

Section J.

Throughout their appointed terms of service, all of the members appointed to serve onthe advisory council must meet one (1) or more of the following requirements:

1. They continuously reside in the corridor area

2. They own or manage an existing business concern in the corridor area

3. They supervise a public agency in the corridor area

4. They represent an active community-based homeowner or neighborhoodorganization

5. They represent [as a member in good standing] a membership-based business

group or organized labor constituency based in the Crenshaw/LAX TransitCorridor.

6. They represent a religious organization in the corridor area

ARTICLE IIIOFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

Section A.

The officers of the Council shall consist of a two (2) Co-Chairpersons.

Section B.

Each officer shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the council members at theannual meeting. The Council, annually, or at its July meeting and at such other time asthere may be a vacancy, shall elect officers. The term of office shall be one year. Eachshall serve for the balance of the current term.

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Section C.

The officers of the Council shall consist of two (2) Co-Chairpersons, each of whom shallbe elected from among members of the Council.

1. Duties of the Chairperson:

The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Council and shallexercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be assignedby the Council or prescribed herein.

a. To preside at the meetings of the advisory committee;b. To serve as chair of the executive committee; andc.

To create special subcommittees and appoint their members.

Section D.

The Crenshaw Transit Corridor Plus Management Team shall provide staff support tothe Council, and keep or cause to be kept minutes of each meeting. The CrenshawTransit Corridor Plus Management Team shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, anup-to-date roster of members, (and those individuals receiving agendas and minutes)and have it available at all meetings of the Council.

Section E.

In the absence of the Co-Chairs, the Council shall determine the presiding officer for themeeting.

Section F.

The executive committee shall consist of the Co-Chairpersons. It shall:

a. Act on urgent advisory council matters between meetings;b. Coordinate with the Crenshaw Transit Corridor Plus Management Team in

the preparation of an agenda for each meeting; andc. Call special meetings of the advisory council as they are needed.

Section G.

The officers of the Council have the authority to represent and speak on behalf of theCouncil before municipal agency boards, councils, committees and the public. No othercouncil members have the authority to represent the Council or speak on behalf of theCouncil without the approval of the Co-Chairpersons.

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ARTICLE IVMEETINGS

Section A.

Regular meetings of the advisory council will be held during the calendar year. Meetingsshall be scheduled for the fourth week in January, April, July and October.

Section B.

The July meeting of the advisory council shall be designated as the annual meeting.

Section C.

Meeting dates may be changed by consensus.

Section D.

The Co-Chairpersons may call special meetings of the advisory council.

Section E.

Written notices of meetings shall be mailed by the Crenshaw LAX Transit Corridor PlusManagement Team to all members at least two weeks before each meeting.

Section F.

Meetings shall not be more than (2) hours long, unless a majority of the members voteto continue a particular meeting.

Section G.

All meetings will be open to the public.

ARTICLE VANNUAL PROGRAM

Section A.

The advisory council will plan and operate under an annual program of work. Plans,topics and goals will be included in the program.

Section B.

The program of work for each ensuing year will be discussed during the July meetingeach year.

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Section C.

Proposals by the members will be considered by the executive committee, which willformulate a proposed annual program to be presented to the advisory council during theJuly meeting for its action.

ARTICLE VISUBCOMMITTEES

Section A.

As the need for standing and special subcommittees arises, such subcommittees maybe appointed by the co-chairs.

Section B.

Subcommittees may be of any size, but will usually include three or four members.

Section C.

Subcommittees will elect their own chairs.

Section D.

Subcommittees shall report regularly to the advisory council.

Section E.

A subcommittee will automatically be discharged upon accomplishing the task(s) forwhich it was established.

ARTICLE VIIAMENDMENTS

The constitution, articles and bylaws may be amended or added to by a two-thirdsmajority vote of active members at any regular advisory council meeting.

ARTICLE VIIIRULES OF ORDER

The meetings and activities of this advisory council shall be conducted according toRoberts Rules of Order, except as otherwise provided by these bylaws.

The rules of conduct for council meetings are outlined below:

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DISRUPTIONS. All demonstrations, including cheering, yelling, whistling, hand clappingand foot stomping are prohibited.

DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE. Except with prior authorization of the Chair, thedistribution of literature, of whatever nature or kind, is prohibited.

USE OF CELL PHONES AND PAGERS DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS. All pagersand cell phones must be placed on vibrate mode or be turned off while the Councilmeeting is in session.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON AN AGENDA ITEM. A personrequesting to address the Council will be allowed a total of two (2) minutes per item, orat the discretion of the Chair. Requests to be heard must be submitted to the meetingsecretary before the item is called. Any individual found to have engaged in disruptive

conduct, may be prohibited from addressing the Council on agenda items at futuremeetings.

PUBLIC COMMENT - NON-AGENDA ITEMS. Members of the public shall have theright to address the Council on items of interest which are within the subject matter

jurisdiction of the Council. A person requesting to address the Council on a non-agendaitem will be allowed up to two (2) minutes per meeting. Any individual found to exhibitdisruptive conduct may be prohibited from addressing the Council during publiccomment at future meetings.