(a) There is hereby established a citizens advisory committee to be known as the (insert name of county) Transit Council.

(b) The members of the transit council shall, independent of the authority, adopt such bylaws, rules and regulations, and elect such officers as they deem appropriate for the conduct of the council's business.

(c) Regardless of whether public hearings are required on the following matters, the executive director shall submit to the transit council, before final action is taken by the board, proposals regarding (1) the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive transit plan, (2) the annual operating budget, (3) any capital budget, (4) the facilities to be operated, (5) the services to be available and the rates to be charged therefor or (6) other matters of similar nature. The transit council may thoroughly consider the proposals and may prepare and transmit, to the executive director, the board and to any interested member of the public, written comments concerning the proposals prior to the date when final action is to be taken.

(d) Although the board shall give careful and due consideration to the transit council's comments prior to the taking of any final action, the council's comments shall be considered only advisory in nature.