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AD HOC BOARD COMPOSITION COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: GUIDING VALUES FOR AD HOC BOARD COMPOSITION COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE draft guiding values to support and inform the Ad Hoc Board Composition Committee's deliberations regarding governance considerations.
Issue
ISSUE
As the Metro Ad Hoc Board Composition Committee considers governance-related issues in context created by Measure G, it is appropriate to identify guiding values that can frame and inform Committee deliberations. This report presents a set of potential values aligned with Metro's mission, Strategic Plan, and adopted principles for the Ad Hoc Committee's review and feedback.
Background
BACKGROUND
The passage of Measure G represents the most significant change to Los Angeles County governance. While Measure G does not apply to Metro and does not alter Metro's governance structure, it has prompted broader discussions regarding governance alignment, accountability, and representation within the County.
Metro remains a separate legal entity governed by state statute, with responsibilities that include stewardship of countywide transportation revenues, oversight of long-term capital investments, and delivery of services to a diverse regional population. In this context, staff has identified a set of guiding values that may assist the Committee in framing its deliberations. These values are intended to provide a common framework for Committee deliberations and discussion.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
To frame the Committee's discussion, the following draft Guiding Values are intended to help ground deliberations in shared principles that reflect Metro's statutory role, regional responsibilities, and long-term obligations to riders and taxpayers. Together, they provide a values-based lens through which potential governance considerations can be evaluated.
Draft Guiding Values
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