The MPOAC Staff Directors’ Advisory Committee is responsible for providing guidance to the MPOAC Governing Board regarding transportation issues and agency operation. The MPOAC Staff Directors’ Advisory Committee consists of one staff person (typically the Staff Director) from each MPO in the State (27). Each MPO may also appoint an alternate representative from each MPO to vote in the absence of the representative. The MPOAC Staff Directors’ Advisory Committee elects a chairperson and a vice-chairperson annually from its membership.