POLICY COMMITTEE

The Policy Committee is the primary decision-making body, comprised of five voting members. In general, the Policy Committee: 1) provides overall direction to the AMATS Technical Advisory Committee and to staff; 2) ensures adequate public involvement throughout the AMATS process; and 3) directs the preparation of transportation plans, programs and studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Establish the need and priorities of transportation within the AMATS area
Direct the preparation and implementation of transportation plans, programs, and studies
Provide overall direction to the Technical Advisory Committee and Staff
Ensure public involvement throughout the AMATS planning and decision-making process

VOTING MEMBERS

NAME	SEAT
Wolfgang Junge - Chair	Commissioner of Alaska DOT&PF or Designee
Adam Trombley - Vice Chair	Municipality of Anchorage Mayor or Designee
Emma Pokon	Commissioner of ADEC or Designee
Meg Zaletel	Dist. 4 Midtown Anchorage Municipal Assembly
Daniel Volland	Dist. 1 North Anchorage Municipal Assembly
Kevin Cross - Alternate	Dist. 2 Eagle River / Chugiak Municipal Assembly

Policy Committee Representation:
Municipal Assembly - Two Members
Municipality of Anchorage Mayor
Commissioner of ADOT&PF or designee
Commissioner of the SOA Dept. of Environmental Conservation or designee

Staff Liaison:
Aaron Jongenelen
AMATS Coordinator
P: 907.343.8254

AMATS committee meetings are open to the public & the public is provided an opportunity to comment at each meeting. Business items are presented by staff or consultant. After the committee discusses the business item, the public is invited to formally comment.