Technical Committee

The Technical Committee will help guide the technical aspects of the master plan entitled “Regional Economic Adjustment Plan (EAP) for Building Disaster Resilient Communities in the Lower Rio Grande Valley” (LRGV Regional EAP).

A. Responsibilities of Technical Committee: The Technical Committee will focus on technical aspects of potential projects, analysis and prioritizing of projects, and development of an overall plan; specifically:

• Assist with Collection of Technical Data (e.g., provide local plans and regulations, provide potential contact points at entities, historical information, etc.)
• Review / input of Technical Aspects of Potential Projects
• Provide Input Regarding Analysis and Prioritizing of Projects
• Provide Technical Input for the Development of the LRGV Regional EAP

B. Committee Make-up: It is critical that members of the Technical Committee make a firm commitment to attend and fully participate in all meetings, review and analyze information, and provide substantive input to the project.

• Resource Representatives such as Engineers, Irrigation and Drainage District Systems Operators, Representatives of Agricultural Entities, Emergency Services Professionals, Economic Development and Chambers of Commerce, and Area Transportation and Planning Agencies.
• The County Judges and Commissioners Courts of Hidalgo and Cameron Counties are being asked to provide the name of an engineer to serve on the Technical Committee.
• Hidalgo County – 7 members
• Cameron County – 6 members
• Willacy County – 4 members
• Starr County – 1 member
• Federal and State officials and agency representatives invited to participate as Ex-Officio members.

C. Committee Meetings:

• Will meet at least 4 times during the project including an initial and final hold joint meeting with the Steering Committee. More meetings could be held as needed.
• Meetings to last 4 hours each (locations to be determined).
• Current Schedule of Meetings: June 17, 2010 (Joint Meeting), August 19, 2010, December 9, 2010 (Joint Meeting), and August or September 2011 (Joint Meeting).
• Attendance at all meetings is critical.

• June 17, 2010 - Joint Meeting with Steering Committee
  

  • Visit www.lrgv-regional-eap.com/meeting-2010-june-17 for details.

• August 19, 2010 - Technical Committee Meeting
  

  • Visit www.lrgv-regional-eap.com/meeting-2010-aug-19 for details.

• December 9, 2010 - Joint Meeting with Steering Committee
         Visit www.lrgv-regional-eap.com/meeting-2010-dec-09 for details.

• April 27, 2011 - Joint Meeting with Steering Committee