The Commission

The Commission Mandate

The Commission serves the people of Toronto by ensuring your transit system is reliable, safe, and prepared for the future. To that end, we are responsible for planning and coordinating all TTC services; constructing, maintaining and operating the system; and expanding services and facilities where required. See complete description of the Commission mandate.

The TTC is an agency of the City of Toronto and is overseen by nine City Councillors who make up the Commission Board.

Relationship to City Council

The City of Toronto may contribute to the capital and operating costs of the Commission.

Composition of the board

The Commission consists of nine City Councillors.

City Councillors on the TTC Commission Board

• Karen Stintz, TTC Chair 
• Peter Milczyn, Vice-Chair 
• Maria Augimeri 
• Vincent Crisanti 
• Frank Di Giorgio 
• Norm Kelly 
• Denzil Minnan-Wong 
• Cesar Palacio 
• John Parker 

Selection process

Nine Commissioners are appointed by City Council. The TTC Chair and Vice-Chair are elected by the Commission.

Eligibility criteria:

Must be elected City Councillor.

Term of office

Commissioners are appointed by Toronto City by-law for a two year term.

Frequency of meetings

Meetings are held regularly once a month.