Advisory Groups

BRFS Accounting advisory committee.

The Adjustment Committee reviews adjustment requests to the development standards of Title 33 [Planning and Zoning Regulations].

Partner organizations working together to advance the community-based housing initiative.

The African American Advisory Council is a partnership that brings together members of Portland’s African American community and police officers to promote understanding and respect in police and community relationships.

Annual budget advisory committee for the Office of the City Attorney.

The Alternative Technology Advisory Committee, authorized under Portland City Code 24.10.087, assists the Bureau of Development Services in reviewing innovate sustainable building technologies and methods for compliance with the Building Code requirements.

The Budget Advisory Committee evaluates the Bureau of Development Services' budget request using the City’s budget directions, the Bureau’s financial resources and customer needs. The committee then presents recommendations to the Director of the Bureau of Development Services.

The Finance Committee has continued to meet each year to review and discuss financial projections and financial modeling methodology as part of the budget planning process.

BHU Advisory Committee meetings are held eleven times a year at the Justice Center.

The 20-member volunteer Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) meets monthly to review projects of interest to cyclists and discuss bike issues. The committee advises City Council and bureaus on all bicycle-related matters.

Policy setting board for FPDR

The official body appointed by City Council to monitor the implementation of the 2016 Portland Housing Bond.

Informs and advises on how BPS prioritizes its resources to achieve desired community outcomes through an annual budgeting process.

The Building Code Board of Appeals hears appeals of building code issues which are appealed beyond the Administrative Appeals Board.

The Filtration Site Advisory Group members include property owners, farm operators, local school representatives, and environmental interests near the project site that provide an independent community perspective on the filtration facility design, construction, and ongoing operation.

The Bureau Advisory Committee provides guidance on the Office of Community & Civic Life’s goals, program priorities, and spending.

Bureau budget advisory committees (BACs) discuss and advise upon bureau budget decisions. Because of the critical, sustained interaction between decision makers and community members, participation in the committees is one of the most effective ways to provide input throughout the budget process.

The Cannabis Policy Oversight Team (CPOT) is an advisory body that provides the Office of Community & Civic Life with diverse stakeholder perspectives on cannabis-related public policies.

Representing a broad set of community and business perspectives, this working group offers strategic advice to the PBOT Director and project staff to help them successfully implement projects recommended in the Central City in Motion plan.

Every 10 years, the City Council convenes a Charter Commission to review and recommend amendments to the City of Portland Charter.