The Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC) serves in an advisory capacity to the NCTPA Board and serve as the social services transportation advisory council for Napa County provided for under Public Utilities Code section 99238 by the MTC, the transportation planning agency designated under Public Utilities Code section 99214 and Government Code section 29523. The PCC serves as the primary means of advice to the NCTPA Board regarding, and representation of, the special transportation interests of the disabled and elderly, in order to carry out the intent of the Legislature expressed in Public Utilities Code section 99238(d) to avoid duplicative transit advisory councils whenever possible.