The following words will apply to the designation process.
  (1) Signatory members--Local units of government which are signatory members to the urban transportation planning agreements established by the Texas Highway Department pursuant to section 134 of Chapter 1 of Title 23, United States Code.
  (2) Steering committee--A committee composed principally of elected officials, formed in accordance with the urban transportation planning agreements established by the Texas Highway Department pursuant to section 134 of Chapter 1 of Title 23, United States Code. The committee provides routine guidance to the planning process and coordination between transportation modes.
  (3) Regional council of governments--A voluntary association of local governments established under State enabling legislation to make studies and plans to guide the unified, far-reaching development of an area.

Source Note: The provisions of this §5.53 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.