Appendix A. Suggested Membership for Executive Committees and Example Roles and Responsibilities

Members

• Secretary/Director
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Public Safety
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Emergency Medical Services Authority
• Commissioner/Superintendent State Police
• Chair, State Police Chiefs Association
• Federal Agency Representatives (FHWA, NHTSA, FMCSA)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish SHSP policies and procedures, review progress, provide advice and guidance, address challenges, and remove barriers;
• Provide support and assistance to specific SHSP strategies;
• Encourage collaboration among the agencies and stakeholders;
• Align agency with the SHSP’s goals and objectives;
• Recommend and designate safety professionals for the Steering Committee and Emphasis Area Teams;
• Communicate information about the SHSP within agencies and in public forums; and
• Share progress on safety initiatives.

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