The decision-making body of SATA is the Policy Committee. The Policy Committee has final local approval and authority on all major transportation decisions, policies, and programs of SATA. The Policy Committee shall constitute a forum that facilitate discussions that is vital for cooperative transportation decision making to address various facets of the transportation planning process. The Policy Committee shall develop transportation plans and programs for the Saginaw area, coordinate local, county, regional, state plans and programs. The organization has been given the responsibility to involve the public and other stakeholders in this process through expanded community involvement efforts.
The Policy Committee consists of elected and appointed officials. Below is the current list of representing townships, cities, villages, including Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
(Saginaw Area Transportation Agency – SATA)
(Policy Committee Members)
| Voting Members Present | Representing | Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Hare | City of Saginaw* | Beth London |
| Dennis Borchard | Saginaw County Road Commission* | Daniel Armentrout |
| Glenn Steffens | STARS* | Dennis McDonagh |
| Steve King | Kochville Township* | |
| Torrie Lee | Buena Vista Township* | |
| Brian Rombalski | Saginaw Charter Township* | |
| Daniel Silka | Thomas Township* | |
| Michelle McGregor | Bridgeport Township* | |
| Tom Mayan | Merrill 7-B Rural Task Force* | |
| Sue Fortune | East Michigan Council of Governments* | Codie Bodrie |
| Jay Reithel | MDOT-Bay Region* | |
| Richard Bayus | MDOT-Lansing Statewide Planning* | Jay Reithel |
| Delegate | James Township* | |
| Delegate | Carrollton Township* | |
| Delegate | Spaulding Township* | |
| James Canders | MBS Airport** | |
| Maja Bolanowska | Midland Area Transportation Study (MATS)** | |
| Ryan Smith | Bay City Area Transportation Study (BCATS)** | |
| Tim Courtney | Public Member at Large** | |
| *Voting member | ||
| **Non-voting member |