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What Does PAT Want in a Leader?

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This past week the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT) published on its website an advertisement for a full-time Chief Executive Officer  to lead “…the nation’s 26th largest transit agency” (this is likely based on the number of unlinked passenger trips, which is how the National Transit Database creates its report on the top 50 agencies here is 2015’s report).  The announcement lays out the responsibilities of the position, qualifications, and relationships (with internal and external parties and the board) that PAT desires.

The PAT board of directors was altered nearly four years ago by state legislation to add state level appointees, term limits, and require members to have a background in finance, transportation, or economic development.  The reconstituted board voted unanimously in January 2014 to appoint the interim CEO to the position full-time after a nationwide search conducted by the same firm that is conducting the current search.  The agency is currently being led by an interim CEO as of June 1st.  Based on comments from April when the interim CEO was hired, there is no set timeline for finding a full-time leader.

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