LEGISLATION and BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS

Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Act

This is the primary governing legislation for TransLink.

Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Act

Auditor General's Reports

In 2001, the Auditor-General, at the request of the Province, examined issues that had arisen since TransLink was established in 1999. After consulting stakeholders, the Auditor General recommended changes to: (1) the Province's and TransLink's roles and responsibilities; (2) the composition and size of TransLink's board; (3) TransLink's governance policies and practices; and (4) the way in which TransLink, the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), and the Province carry out their accountability obligations to the public. In 2003, the Auditor-General undertook a follow-up review of recommendations made in the 2001 report.

Link to Transportation in Greater Vancouver: A Review of Agreements Between the Province and TransLink, and of TransLink’s Governance Structure

Link to Auditor General's January 2003 Report: "Follow-up of Performance Reports" (TransLink's Governance Structure)

Greater Vancouver Regional District

The Chair of the GVRD proposed changes to TransLink's governance in a letter to the Premier dated August 2005.

Link to GVRD Letter to Premier