Citizen Oversight Panel (COP)

About the Citizen Oversight Panel

The Sound Transit Citizen Oversight Panel is a 15-member panel of citizen volunteers appointed by Sound Transit's Board to monitor and report on Sound Transit performance in delivering on the commitments it made in Sound Move, ­the 10-Year Regional Transit System Plan approved by the region's voters in November 1996.

The Citizen Oversight Panel is an independent body charged with monitoring Sound Transit's performance in the following areas:

• adherence to its public commitments
• open and timely involvement of citizens
• the process of evaluating project alternatives
• capital and operating budgets and finance plans
• management of the regional fund
• equity in subarea budgets and reporting
• adherence to schedules and budgets
• review of annual performance audits

COP Reports

The panel reports its findings and areas for suggested improvement to the Sound Transit Board. The panel intends that its work on behalf of the region's citizen will help ensure the success of the plans and investments in improving transportation through vigilance, continuous feedback, and constructive suggestions.

COP Reports

Panel Members

Panel members are appointed by the Sound Transit Board to serve four year terms. The members represent a variety of interests, professional expertise and experience. At least two members are appointed from each of the five geographic subareas of the Sound Transit District. The first panel was appointed in February 1997 from responses to an invitation for letters of interest. As positions become open for new appointments, public notice will be given.

Panel Members Page

Meeting Schedule and Materials

The panel determines its own meeting schedule. Semi-monthly meetings are held at the offices of Sound Transit.  In addition, stakeholder meetings are occassionally held at locations varying around the region.

Interested in serving on the panel?

If you would like to keep informed about open positions, you may contact:
Jenny Tuke at jenny.tuke@soundtransit.org

Please provide:

• First name, last name
• Address
• Telephone number
• Your profession
• Field of interest or expertise relevant to the responsibilities of the panel

You will be notified and invited to apply when positions for which you would be qualified for become available.