What is SEMCOGTask Forces, Affiliation Groups, and Standing Committees

SEMCOG's Task Forces, Affiliation Groups, Transportation Advisory Council, and Standing Committees direct regional plans and policies and recommend positions on state and federal legislative and regulatory proposals. They guide Executive Committee and General Assembly action. Some are composed entirely of elected officials. Others include local government officials, as well as representatives from business, industry, public interest groups, state and federal government, and private citizens. View the SEMCOG Experience brochure or see below to learn more.

Task Forces
Created as needed to provide detailed policy guidance or technical assistance in support of SEMCOG policies and programs. Are short-term and issue-specific. Members appointed by the SEMCOG chairperson. Reports to the Executive Committee.

Affiliation Groups
Members receive regular electronic communications on topics of interest, and may hold meetings periodically. Affiliation groups include community and economic development, environment, and data. View the most recent electronic communication for each affiliation group on the Members page.

Bylaws & Legal Committee
Meets as needed to review, amend, and/or adopt organizational policy. Reports to the General Assembly. 

Finance & Budget Committee
Meets four-to-six times per year to recommend approval of the budget and work program, contracts, major purchases, and leases. Reviews the financial statements and audits. Reports to the General Assembly. 

Regional Clearinghouse Review Committee (RC2)
The RC2, created in 1974, consists of local elected officials charged with overseeing SEMCOG’s review and comment process. Besides reviewing a weekly list of projects submitted for review, the RC2 becomes involved in the review of individual projects whenever problems, objections, or controversial issues arise. The committee has been empowered by the General Assembly to make recommendations on behalf of SEMCOG in the federal regional review process. 

Transportation Advisory Council (TAC)
Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. — approximately 10 times per year. TAC identifies and responds to regional issues involving existing and future transportation systems; including roads and traffic safety, transit, airports, and rail. Recommends action on regional transportation plans and implementation through the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Reports to the Executive Committee. 

Transportation Improvement Program Development Committee (TIPDC)
Meets as needed. TIPDC is an advisory committee to SEMCOG's Transportation Advisory Council and is responsible for reviewing projects submitted for funding through the Transportation Improvement Program. The committee consists of members from each of the seven county Federal-Aid Committees, Michigan Department of Transportation, and representatives from counties, cities, villages, townships, and school districts.