Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the Center's main decision-making body. It has primary responsibility for providing strategic direction to staff and for overseeing the implementation of CTS programs. It governs the operations of the Center, consistent with University of Minnesota policies, based on input from the Board of Advisors, CTS Councils, and CTS staff.
Membership
View the current membership.
Chair
The University’s Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration appoints the Executive Committee Chair for a two-year term. The chair may be reappointed for a second two-year term, and shall not serve more than two consecutive terms without special justification presented by the University.
Standing Members
Five standing members serving on the Executive Committee represent the University of Minnesota. These colleges and offices are currently represented on the Executive Committee:
- Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration
- College of Design
- Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs
- Office of Vice President for Research
Three standing members serving on the Executive Committee are senior staff representing key government agencies with transportation responsibilities. These members represent the following agencies:
- Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities
- Metropolitan Airports Commission
The chair of the CTS Council Coordinating Committee also serves as a standing member of the Executive Committee.
At-Large Members
At-large committee members represent a balance of business, academic, government, and other interests, and are chosen because of their leadership and influence in the field of transportation. At-large members serve a maximum of three two-year terms, with special circumstances required to serve beyond a third term.
Ex Officio Members
There are three ex officio positions on the Executive Committee. Individuals, or their designee, will serve as long as they hold the position for which they were appointed. The ex officio members are:
- Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Chair of the Metropolitan Council
- Division Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration