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TPO debates bylaws revisions and whether to extend representation to parts of Roane County
Summary
The TPO executive board discussed revisions to its bylaws, including the 5,000-population membership threshold and potential representation for parts of Roane County affected by Oak Ridge-area growth; staff will draft specific bylaw language and return with recommendations.
Doug (TPO staff) opened a bylaws review and asked for board input before staff prepares a draft amendment for the next meeting. He listed five topics for review: membership population thresholds, frequency alignment between the technical committee and executive board, officer term lengths, representative/proxy designation, and other minor clarifications.
Staff presented mapping and 2020 census-derived population tables showing that some parts of Roane County intersect the TPO urbanized area only through portions of municipalities…
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