TERMS of REFERENCE

The Panel will prepare and submit a report, with recommendations, to the Minister of Transportation on the following matters:

• The appropriate division of responsibility and control between the Province and TransLink for transportation matters in Greater Vancouver.
• The appropriate size, composition and appointment processes for the Board of Directors of TransLink.
• The appropriate responsibilities, authorities and powers of the GVRD in relation to TransLink under the GVTA Act.
• The appropriate responsibilities, authorities and powers of TransLink to institute revenue measures for funding service delivery and capital projects.
• How to ensure the Province will have effective input into, and oversight of, TransLink activities and decisions as they affect provincial interests.

In addressing these matters, the Panel will:

• Review the proceedings of the Task Force established by the GVRD in 2002/03, as well as the recommendations of the GVRD Board in 2005.
• Review the recommendations of the Auditor General in his 2001 Report and 2003 follow-up as they relate to TransLink governance.
• Retain technical experts as it may deem appropriate.
• Meet with the GVRD and TransLink Boards, and with other interested parties as it may deem appropriate.

A web page will be established to receive public input on the matters referred to the panel, and written submissions will also be received. This input is to be considered by the panel in the preparation of its report.

The panel will submit a final report to the Minister of Transportation by this fall.