Section 27. There shall be a regional transit authority council for the purposes of coordination and sharing information and best practices in matters of security and public safety planning and preparedness, service delivery, cost savings, and administrative efficiencies. Members of the council shall include the administrator of each authority established under section 14. The secretary shall be chairman of the council and the general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall be a nonvoting member of the council. The council shall meet no less than once each calendar quarter or upon the request, with reasonable notice, of the secretary.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 161b - Transportation Facilities, Highway Systems and Urban Development Plans
Section 2 - Transit Authorities Authorized; Territories; Powers, Duties and Liabilities
Section 4 - Administrator; Appointment; Tenure; Salary; Bond
Section 5 - Advisory Board; Members; Vote; Executive Committee; Meetings; Expenses
Section 6 - Powers of Authority
Section 8 - Limitations, Conditions, Obligations and Duties of Authority
Section 9a - Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority; Assessment Upon Member Cities and Towns
Section 12 - Audit; Report; Provision of Copies to Committee Chairs
Section 13 - Exemptions From Taxation and License Fees
Section 18 - Trust Agreement to Secure Bonds
Section 19 - Bonds Issued Under This Chapter; Authorized Investments; Use for Legal Deposits
Section 20 - Rights of Bondholders and Trustee; Enforcement Proceedings
Section 22 - Federal Assistance
Section 23 - Contract Assistance
Section 24 - Application of Other Laws
Section 25 - Direct Operation of Mass Transportation Service