Two nominations are permitted though Saskatoon will only have one vote at the committee.

· Status as elected municipal official (does not have to be a Mayor)

· Knowledge of transit

· Track record in strongly supporting transit

· Credibility in political circles

· Professionalism in day-to-day presentation

· Ability to commit to four CUTA Executive meetings per year (Feb/June/Sep/Nov)

· Ability to travel

· Knowledge about and involvement in FCM

To establish public transit as the primary solution to urban mobility in the achievement of sustainable transportation, and to assist its members in the fulfillment of their mandates.

· Provide members with ongoing intelligence about the environment in which they do business, and develop strategies to assist them in successfully managing relevant issues.

· Maximize member access to information on technical and operation matters.

· Assist members to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and overall competitiveness of their services and products.

· Raise public understanding of the larger issues affecting urban transportation and create and maintain a positive industry image.

· Maintain strong ties with other passenger transportation industry stakeholders.

· Influence federal government decisions that may have an impact on the urban transit industry, and assist its members in influencing provincial, regional and municipal actions to promote the development of sound public policy designed to achieve transportation sustainability.

Marco D'Angelo, President & CEO

president@cutaactu.ca

2 members of City Council

The members of the Transit Board Members Committee shall serve on the Committee for an indefinite period.