SCAG’s planning and policy initiatives involve close
collaboration with members and partner organizations at the
federal, state and local levels. SCAG’s partners help SCAG work
more efficiently to enhance quality of life in the region.
As the largest metropolitan planning organization in the nation
SCAG takes very seriously its role as liaison among city and
county elected officials, urban planners and community
organizations. SCAG provides members with a peer network to
share experiences and work collaboratively on addressing common
regional challenges. For more information, visit
our Membership
Benefits page.
SCAG’s policy-making process is guided by the work of three
Policy Committees: Transportation; Community, Economic & Human
Development; and Energy & Environment. Legislative and
communications matters are reviewed by the
Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee. SCAG’s
operations are managed by the Executive/Administration Committee.
Members of the Regional Council serve on one of three Policy
Committees for two-year terms and may serve on the
Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee. Learn
more about SCAG’s Policy
Committees.
A total of 15 subregions represent portions of Southern
California with shared interests, issues and geography.
Subregions play an important role as a conduit between SCAG and
the cities and counties of the region by participating and
providing input on SCAG’s planning activities. This involvement
helps the Regional Council and its committees make
better-informed decisions.
The SCAG region includes 16 federally recognized Tribal Governments, which are integral contributors to Southern California’s economy, culture and prosperity.
SCAG is committed to including tribal governments in regional planning and transportation investment process.
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For organizations interested in membership/Tribal Government relations, contact:
SCAG undertakes a number of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a sustainable region, including developing long-range regional transportation and sustainability plans. As a member-driven organization, SCAG prides itself on providing tools to support members’ individual work. SCAG offers many resources and tools to empower our local jurisdictions, including Tribal Governments.