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Created in 2003, the ORCA Joint Board serves as the governing, policy-setting body that oversees all activities related to the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the ORCA system.

Membership on the Joint Board consists of one executive from each of the following ORCA Agencies: Community Transit, City of Everett, King County, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and Washington State Ferries.

The ORCA Joint Board

Created in 2003, the ORCA Joint Board serves as the governing, policy-setting body that oversees all activities related to the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the ORCA system.

Membership on the Joint Board consists of one executive from each of the following ORCA Agencies: Community Transit, City of Everett, King County, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and Washington State Ferries.