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GDT is Seeking Project Champions!

GDT is seeking “project champions” who will be the main contact for transit projects carried out by CDOT, DOTI and RTD etc. The project champions should be responsible for keeping GDT updated on what’s happening on a project and leading our advocacy efforts, working with other groups and stakeholders as necessary. It is preferable that project champions should have an existing connection to the project such as living in the same area or being an existing / potential user of the transit service the project is related to.

Project Champions’ Duties

Become an “expert” on the project.

  • Reach out to the project manager / key team members and form a personal connection on behalf of GDT.
  • Get GDT onto the stakeholder list.
  • Get GDT onto the media release list.
  • Post details of public meetings in the events channel when announced.
  • Attend public meetings.
  • Update Slack channels whenever new reports / presentations / info gets released.
  • Keep an eye on the GDT project webpage and contact the webmaster whenever updates are required.
  • Organize feedback / comment letters.
  • Work with other groups / stakeholders to support outreach / advocacy.
  • Attend a meeting with GDT leadership at least once a month to give project updates.

Appointment

Project champions should be nominated and seconded to GDT leadership. A simple majority vote of GDT Leads is required for confirmation.

Removal

Requests for removal of a project champion should be submitted with a seconder to GDT leadership along with reasons why the incumbent should be removed. A simple majority vote of GDT Leads is required for removal.

Generally leadership will consider the following as reasonable grounds for removal, subject to circumstances.

  • Failure to update GDT on public meetings or other major project progress three or more times in a row when requested
  • Failure to respond to reasonable questions or requests for information regarding the project by GDT members.
  • Failure to maintain a positive relationship with the project manager, key staff, other involved groups and / or stakeholders.
  • Failure to maintain adherence to advancing GDT policy/ideals when there are not meaningful / productive differences (e.g., championing the Peña project and advocating for road widening without meaningful transit options would fall under this).

Project champions may resign at any time but they should make a meaningful effort alongside the GDT Leads to find a replacement, circumstances permitting.