This section outlines the procedure for electing leadership of an authority group. At their first meeting and then every year at a designated meeting, they choose a chairperson to lead meetings and a vice chairperson to step in if the chairperson is unavailable. If both are absent, the present members can select a temporary chairperson to fulfill the role.

This law states that the authority must create rules for how it conducts its proceedings, and these rules must align with state laws.

This law states that for the authority to conduct any business, more than half of its members need to be present. Also, any official decision or action requires a majority vote from these members.

This section states that any actions taken by the authority must be formally expressed through one of the following methods: a motion, a resolution, or an ordinance.

This law mandates that all meetings held by the authority must follow certain rules outlined in a specific part of the Government Code. These rules ensure meetings are conducted openly and transparently.

This law requires the authority to do several important things: create an annual budget, set up an administrative code detailing how the authority is run, and have a certified public accountant review its finances every year. The authority can also do whatever else is needed to meet its goals, including appointing a policy advisory committee if desired.

This law allows the authority to either hire its own staff or work with U.S. government departments or public agencies to carry out its duties. Additionally, it can hire private companies for engineering and management services, as long as it follows the correct buying procedures.

This section means that the organization, referred to as 'the authority,' has the power to decide how much to pay its officers and employees.

This section of the law requires that the notice of a public hearing on a proposed annual budget be published at least 15 days before the hearing date. It also stipulates that the proposed budget must be accessible for public viewing at least 15 days prior to the hearing.

This law section defines guidelines for the authority in charge of transportation planning. First, it emphasizes that the authority should use already available transportation planning data from state, regional, and local levels, so they don't have to create redundant staff roles or plans. Second, it specifies a spending cap, stating that no more than 1% of funds collected annually can be used for the salaries and benefits of the authority's staff.

This section requires that the authority work together with local cities, the county board, and the Department of Transportation to secure funding. The goal is to ensure that their plans to complete and improve key regional highways are coordinated with other transportation projects and operations affecting the county. This collaboration aims to integrate various transportation improvement efforts.

This law states that every year, an authority needs to create and approve a report detailing the progress they have made in enhancing transportation conditions. This includes improvements to key highway operations and local transportation needs.