RECEIVE the current list of the representatives appointed to serve on the Measure X Citizens Oversight Committee.

In accordance with the Policies & Project Descriptions for the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan, a Citizens Oversight Committee representing a diverse range of community interests was formed within 6 months of the passage of Measure X; and members of the committee were appointed to serve by the Transportation Agency's Board of Directors on March 22, 2017. 

Approved by the 69% of the voters in 2016, Measure X was projected to generate an estimated $20 million annually, for a total of $600 million over thirty years.  Revenues have been collected since April, 2017, and in fact, the receipts for fiscal year 2017/18 totaled $28,026.311. The funding source is a retail transactions and use tax of 3/8 cents. The revenue from the sales tax measure can only be used to fund transportation safety and mobility projects in Monterey County. 

In accordance with the Policies & Project Descriptions for the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan, a Citizens Oversight Committee representing a diverse range of community interests was formed within 6 months of voter approval of Measure X. Members and their alternates were nominated by the organization they are representing. Additional members were nominated by the Transportation Agency Board of Directors to assure that a broad range of geographic and stakeholder interests are represented on the committee.

The duties of the Committee as defined in the Policies & Project Descriptions for the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan are as follows:

• Conduct independent audits to assure that funds are being expended in accordance with requirements of the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan;
• Review and make recommendations on any proposed changes to the plan,  prior to the Transportation Agency Board consideration;
• Review and comment on project delivery schedules as represented in the Strategic Expenditure Plan and make recommendations to the Transportation Agency on any proposals for changing project delivery priorities; and
• Prepare annual reports regarding the administration of the program, to be presented to the Transportation Agency Board of Directors and available for public review. 

Attached is the current list of the representatives appointed to serve on the Measure X Citizens Oversight Committee.