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AD HOC BOARD COMPOSITION COMMITTEE
APRIL 27, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: GUIDING VALUES FOR AD HOC BOARD COMPOSITION COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
ADOPT the guiding values to support and inform the Ad Hoc Board Committee's deliberations regarding governance considerations (Attachment A).
Issue
ISSUE
As the Metro Ad Hoc Board Composition Committee considers governance-related issues in the context of Measure G, it is appropriate to identify guiding values that 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 approval.
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 identified a set of guiding values, first presented to the Committee at its March meeting as a receive and file item, that may assist the Committee in framing its deliberations and are now brought forward for adoption.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
To frame the Committee's discussion, the following 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.
Guiding Values
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