Governing Body The MDTA was established in 1971 by the Maryland General Assembly through legislation codified in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Transportation Article, Title 4. Per statute, the MDTA’s Board consists of eight Members plus the Chair, who are all appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Maryland Senate. The Board’s composition reflects the racial, gender, and geographic diversity of the population of the State and includes expertise in structural engineering, transportation planning, land-use planning, and finance. Each Member serves a four-year term, and term expirations are staggered. Board Members are eligible for reappointment to the MDTA, with a limit of three consecutive terms. The Board has independent rate-setting powers and follows the agency’s formalized process for rate adjustments, which includes public review and comment. The Board has adopted Financial Management policies that set standards for financial operations, including key aspects of financial planning, issuing debt, reviewing revenue, and investment management. The Board meets monthly to discuss and approve policy and operations activity, and it consists of two standing committees that meet regularly. Each committee comprises four Board members. The Capital Committee has oversight of major capital planning projects and allocations. This includes project communications and outreach and major information technology projects. The Finance and Administration Committee oversees the MDTA’s financial and administrative activities including: ③ Debt financings ③ Socioeconomic program ③ Environment and risk administration and management ③ Operating budget compliance ③ Asset control and damage ③ Capital budget ③ General information recovery ③ Financial forecast technology issues ③ Additional matters of general ③ Civil rights and fair practices administration Each Committee typically meets monthly, and meetings are held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. More information on the MDTA’s Board meetings can be found on the Public Meetings website. Trust Agreement The MDTA is legally required to operate within the parameters under the Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated September 1, 2007, by and between MDTA and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Trust Agreement” ).
Organizational Structure The MDTA’s Board serves as the policy-setting, decision-making, and governing body responsible for all actions taken by the MDTA. Maryland’s Secretary of Transportation presides as the MDTA’s Chair. The day-to-day operations of the MDTA are led by the Executive Director, who is appointed by the Board. The Executive Director is supported by six Chief Officers, Division and Office Directors, and Managers.
MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY LEADERSHIP
Executive Director
Executive O icer
Senior Advisor
Assistant Attorney General / Principal Counsel
Chief Administrative O icer Director of Civil Rights & Fair Practices Director of Human Resources & Workforce Development
Chief Law Enforcement O icer
Director of Internal Audits
Chief Strategy O icer
Chief Financial O icer
Chief Operating O icer
Chief Engineer
Director of Strategy & Employee Engagement Director of External & Government A airs
Director of Tra ic Management & Technology
Director of Procurement
Operations Bureau Chief
Director of Construction
Administrative Bureau Chief
Director of Engineering
Director of Facility Operations
Director of Finance
Director of Environment, Safety, & Risk Management Director of Information Technology
Director of Communications & Marketing
Director of Finance Administration & Partnerships
Director of Project Development
Director of EZPass
Director of Planning & Program Development
Director of Asset Management and Support Services
Electronic Toll Collection Program Manager
Director of Customer Experience
Operations Program Manager
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