(a) Prior to submitting a fiscal year Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) work plan to the Federal Highway Administration for approval, the Agency shall, in consultation with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns and any other person the Agency deems appropriate, solicit from all Vermont towns, villages, and cities:
(1) input on whether the Agency is providing effective municipal transportation-related technical assistance and training through the LTAP;
(2) recommendations on how to improve the Agency’s operation of the LTAP; and
(3) recommendations for new training, technical assistance, or support functions to be provided through the LTAP.
(b) The Agency shall consider the input and recommendations received from municipalities in developing its annual LTAP work plan.
(c) Upon request, the Agency shall provide the Vermont League of Cities and Towns administrative support in soliciting and collecting municipal input and recommendations.