Metro is searching for two individuals to serve on the Measure M Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee to help provide government accountability and transparency for county residents and taxpayers. An essential part of the process is to organize the seven-member oversight committee that will monitor Measure M.

The Metro Board formally approved the initial seven-member committee in June. Two positions have become vacant in recent weeks. Metro is looking for someone with expertise in transit operations and labor practices as well as an individual with expertise in management of large-scale construction projects.

These two vacancies are important positions that require expertise and knowledge of specific fields. Those interested in applying can go to https://www.metro.net/projects/itoc-measurem/  for  more criteria.

As outlined by the Measure M ordinance, the committee includes experts in public finance and budget, transit operations and labor, construction, business, architecture, engineering and the legal expertise brought by a retired judge. The committee reviews all Measure M related audits and holds an annual public hearing to report on the results of the audits. The committee then prepares and shares an annual report of the audits and public comments with the Metro Board of Directors.

The committee also reviews all proposed debt financing and any proposed amendments to the Measure M ordinance, including the ballot measure’s expenditure plan. The committee reviews the comprehensive program assessment of the expenditure plan and makes findings and provides recommendations for improving the program.

“As we grow our transportation system across the county, we will do so in a transparent, fiscally responsible manner. We encourage interested individuals to become part of this committee to help ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and efficiently,” said Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington.