Moscow Pathways Commission

Purpose

The purpose of the Commission is to promote and improve the development of a path system in and around Moscow, embracing three (3) important community concerns: (1) active transportation; (2) recreation; and (3) resource conservation / enhancement, and to otherwise act in an advisory role to the Council. The membership is involved in numerous educational, planning, and community awareness activities throughout the year, as they promote pathway use and its benefits.

Duties

The Moscow Pathways Commission shall be advisory in nature with the purpose of providing advice to the Mayor and the Council as to the preservation, protection and management of the pathway system in and around the City, in accordance with the intents and purposes of Moscow City Code Title 3, Chapter 14. The Commission will help develop and implement educational and other programs addressing community needs related to the development and operation of the path system. The Commission shall make reports, findings, and recommendations from time to time as requested by the Mayor and/or Council, or as is appropriate.

Member Structure & Organization

The Moscow Pathways Commission may have up to seven (7) voting members serving without pay, each appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council to serve a three (3) year appointment. The seven (7) members shall consist of at least six (6) citizens of Moscow and one (1) may be a citizen of Latah County who does not reside within the City limits. A nonvoting Council representative serves as an ex-officio member of the Commission. Additional information may be found in Moscow City Code Title 03, Chapter 14. To apply for the Commission please complete an application and contact the Commission's Staff Liaison for questions.