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AD HOC BOARD COMPOSITION COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: AD HOC BOARD COMPOSITION COMMITTEE - MEETING FRAMEWORK
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE a proposed framework for the Metro Ad Hoc Board Composition Committee Meetings.
Issue
ISSUE
A workplan can guide the Ad Hoc Board Composition Committee's deliberations regarding governance considerations arising from the passage of Measure G, while respecting Metro's statutory independence, long-term responsibilities, and regional role.
Background
BACKGROUND
The passage of Measure G represents a significant change to Los Angeles County governance and has created a new contextual backdrop for discussions regarding governance alignment and accountability. While Measure G does not apply to Metro and does not alter Metro's governance framework, Metro Board Chair Dutra established the Ad Hoc Board Composition Committee to review the current composition of the Metro Board.
To support focused, efficient, and transparent deliberations, staff has developed a proposed workplan that outlines a potential scope and sequence of monthly Committee meetings through June 2026. The proposed framework is intended to be values-driven and informed by legal, fiscal, and operational considerations.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The proposed workplan establishes a five-meeting framework designed to move the Committee from foundational understanding to potential recommendations.
Meeting 1 (February 2026) - Foundations: Context and Values
Objective: Establish a shared baseline of understanding.
Topics include:
? Metro governance history and precedent
? Los Angeles County funding, demographic, and subregional context
? Measure G and Metro's legal and statutory framework
? Outreach and Engagement Strategy
? Governance values to guide deliberations
Expected outcomes include a common understanding of scope and constraints, introduction of governance...
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