Committees
Members of the advisory subcommittees are appointed by the CAPCOG Executive Committee.
Formed in 1988 to make recommendations to the CAPCOG Executive Committee and staff regarding equipment and protocol at Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), and assist staff in the development of the 9-1-1 strategic plan.
Committee liaison: Becky Stewart
Formed in 1974 to provide a forum for planning and feedback on aging related issues and problems and to provide review and comment on applications for funding to the CAPCOG Executive Committee. This committee is required by the Older Americans Act.
Committee liaison: Glenda Rogers
Capital Area Economic Development District, Inc.
Formed in 1989 to develop and maintain a current regional overall economic development plan (OEDP) for the region, as designated by the Economic Development Administration, under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965) and to identify regional community economic development goals and strategies.
Committee liaison: Brian Kelsey
Capital Area Regional Transit Coordination Committee
* Not appointed by the CAPCOG Executive Committee
This committee was formed as a result of House Bill 3588 passed in the 2003 Legislative Session, specifically Article 13 of that bill requiring statewide coordination of public transportation services between rural, suburban, and metro areas.
Committee liaison: Sean Moran
Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CARTPO)
* Not appointed by the CAPCOG Executive Committee
CARTPO was created to work with officials in non-metropolitan areas when making transportation planning and programming decisions. If functions as a central clearinghouse for regional transportation planning.
Committee liaison: Chris Ramser
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC)
Formed in 1982 to promote, foster and coordinate criminal justice planning and to review and prioritize applications for criminal justice funds by local entities. This committee is required by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
Committee liaison: VACANT
Geographic Information Systems Planning Council (GISPC)
Formed in 1997 to serve as a coordinating and technical support body for CAPCOG members and administration on projects with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related applications.
Committee liaison: Sean Moran
Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF)
Formed in December, 2002, to assist the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) in the development, implementation, review and update of a comprehensive plan to serve the needs of the region in the event of terrorist activities, and to evaluate and make recommendations on grant applications.
Committee liaison: Ed Schaefer
Law Enforcement Education Committee (LEEC)
Formed in 1977, the committee updates and revises policies, sets standards for the Basic Peace Officer Course entrance requirements, and sets standards for specialized and mandated in-service training. This committee is required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Committee liaison: VACANT
Formed in 1983 this committee was created as a voluntary, unincorporated association by the Governor of Texas. The Committee’s primary purpose is to assist the Governor, in conjunction with the Office of Rural Community Affairs, in reviewing funding applications submitted in State Planning Region 12 under the Texas Community Development Program.
Committee liaison: David Partlow and Chris Ramser (acting)
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Formed in 1993 to help coordinate and guide the implementation of the regional solid waste management plan and to score and prioritize applications for grant funds. This committee is required by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC).
Committee liaison: Chris Masey
Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) Committee
Formed in 1985 to review and comment on state plans, applications for federal or state financial assistance, and environmental impact statements which affect the local jurisdiction. This committee is required by the Texas Review and Comment System.
Committee liaison: David Partlow
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