The Board of Directors is a seven-member group that governs the activities and initiatives of the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma. To assure regional representation, each member city appoints one director, except for Oklahoma City, which, based on population and taxation, appoints two. The Chairman of the RTA is elected from among the four appointed members. Significant planning and milestones must be achieved before the RTA begins serving the residents of Central Oklahoma. EMBARK provides administrative services and resources for the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma.