The function of the Transportation Policy Committee is to:

(1) Provide policy guidance for the Metropolitan Planning Organization and transportation planning process.

(2) Review and adopt changes in the continuing metropolitan transportation planning process at appropriate intervals and as necessary to fulfill the obligations of the MPO.

(3) Review and approve the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and any revisions.

(4) Review and adopt the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and any revisions including project priorities and any changes in the priority schedule.

(5) Periodically review the limits of the approved MPO Planning Boundary and make minor revisions if necessary.

(6) Act on recommendations from the Technical Committee and/or MPO Staff, including those relative to certification and re-certification action for the MPO.

(7) Serve as liaison representatives between various agencies in the metropolitan planning area to obtain optimum cooperation of all governmental agencies in implementing the various elements of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).

(8) Designate such subcommittees or task forces necessary to carry out the planning process.