OC Go- Taxpayer’s Oversight

Background

The Measure M2 (M2) Taxpayer Oversight Committee (TOC) is required by the Renewed M2 Ordinance No. 3 (M2 Ordinance). The TOC is an independent committee representing all five supervisorial districts in the County and is responsible for ensuring the transportation projects in M2 are implemented according to the M2 Investment Plan, approved by the voters. The 11-member committee has a balanced representation of all supervisorial districts, with ten private citizens plus the Orange County Auditor-Controller who is the Chairperson. The TOC meets bimonthly to review progress on the implementation of the M2 program.

Each year, as terms of appointed members on the TOC end, a recruitment process is conducted to fill vacancies.

As outlined in the M2 Ordinance, the recruitment process is conducted by the Grand Jurors Association of Orange County (GJAOC). The GJAOC acts as an independent body serving in the interest of Orange County citizens. In its role, the GJAOC appoints a five-member selection panel (Panel) to conduct the recruitment process. The GJAOC panel screens all applications, conducts interviews and recommends potential candidates for membership on the Taxpayer Oversight Committee once a year as terms expire. New TOC members are chosen by lottery from among the finalists at a meeting of the OCTA Board of Directors.

The Panel has conducted the application/recruitment program since the beginning of Measure M in 1990. The first lottery took place on November 15, 1990, and the individuals chosen began meeting in January 1991, serving staggered one-year, two-year, or three-year terms. Following the same recruitment process, new members serving three-year terms have joined the committee each year, replacing outgoing members whose terms have expired.

For more information see the OC Go website or email the OC Go Committee Chair.

2024 Recruitment

Each year, as terms of various members expire, a recruitment process is conducted to fill vacant positions on the Taxpayer Oversight Committee. This recruitment process typically takes place during spring with final selection in June. Recruitment will be taking place for openings in the First, Second, Fourth and Fifth Supervisorial Districts.

  • The First District consists of the cities of Cypress, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Westminster, a portion of Garden Grove and the unincorporated communities of Midway City and Rossmoor.
  • The Second District consists of the cities of Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, portions of Anaheim, Garden Grove, the unincorporated community of North Tustin.
  • The Fourth District consists of the cities of Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton, and portions of Anaheim.
  • The Fifth District consists of the cities of Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, portions of Irvine and the unincorporated communities of Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, La Flores and Rancho Mission Viejo.
Who Can Apply for the Taxpayer Oversight Committee (TOC)?

Any Orange County citizen 18 years or older may apply to serve on the Taxpayer Oversight Committee. This is a volunteer position and no monetary compensation will be paid to committee members. Potential candidates will be reviewed on the basis of the following criteria:

Commitment and ability to participate in Taxpayer Oversight Committee meetings for a three-year term from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The committee will maintain time and meeting requirements. The committee currently meets bi-monthly.

Three TOC Member Criteria Requirements
  1. Demonstrated interest and history of participation in community activities, with special emphasis on transportation-related activities.
  2. Lack of conflict of interest with respect to the expenditure of the sales tax revenue generated by OC Go (also known as Measure M). All Taxpayer Oversight Committee members are required to sign a conflict of interest form when accepting appointment.
  3. Currently elected or appointed city, district, county, state or federal officials are not eligible to serve.