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City Boards, Committees and Commissions
Get involved! Have a voice in city government!
Join a City Board, Committee or Commission!
Serving on a City of Portland board or commission is one way members of the public can volunteer and get involved with their city government. The boards and commissions serve mostly in an advisory capacity to various city bureaus and some county agencies. But some also hear appeals, provide expertise, advocate, receive public concerns, or establish, review and enforce policies and regulations. Boards and commission appointments are approved by City Council after recommendations from city bureaus and commissioners-in-charge.
Here's a list of active boards, committees and commissions. To learn more about a board or commission, just click on the link. There you will find additional vacancy and contact information.
To indicate your interest in serving on a board, committee or commission please complete an application form and return it to the City's Office of Neighborhood Involvement at 1120 SW 4th Ave, Suite 110 Portland OR 97204. A full list of contacts at the city for boards and commissions is also available.
The Adjustment Committee reviews adjustment requests to the development standards of Title 33 [Planning and Zoning Regulations].
This Committee advises the Bureau of Development Services on emerging, sustainable building technologies.
The Building Code Board of Appeals hears appeals of building code issues which are appealed beyond the Administrative Appeals Board.
The Business License Appeals Board hears and decides business license, business income tax and transient lodging tax appeals of decisions issued by the Bureau of Licenses.
The City is seeking applicants for five positions on the Citizen Campaign Commission to help implement and monitor Portland's new public campaign financing system.
Provides an organized voice for small business with the Portland City Council on policies that impact small business
Hears appeals of City actions involving employee discipline, job classifications and examinations.
Participates in City Council budget deliberations, advises Council regarding proposed amendments to the budget, and assists the Council in reviewing budget plans against results to date.
The Design Commission provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture and on maintaining and enhancing Portland’s historical and architectural heritage.
The Development Review Advisory Committee is a citizen advisory body, representing those with interests in the outcome of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes.
Citizen advisory group that advises Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services, Multnomah County, and the City of Portland on the concerns and needs of older adults in our community
The Electrical Code Board of Appeals hears appeals where an applicant is aggrieved by the findings of the Director.
Fire Code Board of Appeals advises the City Council on concerns raised by property owners and developers seeking exceptions to the Fire Code.
A 6-member board appointed by the Mayor to determine the suitability of alternate materials and construction for floating structures and hear and rule on appeals for floating structures.
Citizen body charged with advising Parks and Recreation and the Parks Commissioner on development and operations at city golf courses. Makes recommendations to the Director of Parks concerning budgets, policies and procedures, improvements, greens fees.
The Historic Landmarks Commission provides leadership and expertise on maintaining and enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage.
Primary public forum for policy development, resource coordination, and civic leadership to address affordable housing and economic opportunity issues County-wide. Advises elected officials on policy pertaining to these issues.
The Board of Commissioners oversees HAP and is responsible for establishing policy and approving HAP's annual budget.
New city commission seeking members to eliminate discrimination and bigotry in the City of Portland.
The Independent Police Review Division (IPR) receives and screens complaints about Portland Police Bureau officers. Citizen Review Committee volunteers monitor and advise IPR, hear appeals, and receive public concerns.
The Investment Advisory Committee advises the Commissioner In Charge, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Office Management and Finance, the City Council and the City Treasurer of the City on investment matters.
The Mechanical Board of Appeals determines the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and provides for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the Mechanical Code
Oversees operation of the region's major public performance, convention and exposition facilities.
Advocates for public and community interests in the regulation and administration of cable television franchise agreements.
Meets monthly to review major requests for noise variances and recommends Noise Code changes
Determines suitability of alternate plumbing methods and materials.
Portland Community Media is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote broad participation in civic and cultural life by encouraging effective use and understanding of community media.
Brings together community resources to achieve Portland's vision of a vital economy with healthy neighborhoods and quality jobs for all residents.
Portland Parks Board Citizen body responsible for monitoring 2020 Vision implementation and for advising the Parks Director, Parks Commissioner and City Council on parks policy and budget issues.
Reviews planning decisions and policies for the City of Portland.
The Boards' purpose is to advise the City Council, on behalf of and for the benefit of the citizens of Portland, on water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste financial plans and rates.
The Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council (FPC) is a citizen advisory panel that reports directly to Portland City Council and the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners.
SDC promotes programs and policies in three main areas related to sustainable development.
Adopts and enforces regulations applying to standards for taxicabs and other private vehicles for hire.
Develops policy proposals to strengthen and institutionalize the City's commitment to public involvement.
A three member board that hears and attempts to resolve protests and appeals arising from City procurement related decisions when such matters are referred to it by the Purchasing Agent.
RACC is the steward of public investment in arts and culture, and works to create an environment in which the arts and culture of the region can flourish and prosper.
Citizen Advisory group providing input on issues affecting floating structures on city rivers.
Assist the Director with reviewing the applications for examination of the Special Inspectors, with the administration of the Special Inspector examinations and review the overall program on a periodic basis.
This board advises the Director and/or the Appeals Board in structural matters relative to reasonable interpretation and to alternate materials and methods of construction.
Oversees the performance of all parties contracting with the City for towing or dispatching service, and hears and investigates citizen complaints regarding the City's towing contracts.
Mission is to improve Portland's urban forest in terms of overall canopy, forest health and benefits provided by the forest.
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