Advisory Groups

Certified Advisory Bodies have submitted for approval to the Office of Community & Civic Life's Certified Advisory Body Program.

Certified Advisory Bodies distinguishes groups who have submitted formal documentation (such as bylaws) to the Office of Community & Civic Life and are formally recognized by the City of Portland.

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Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant Community Advisory Committee

Advisory group
The eight-member committee is made up of neighborhood, business, and community volunteers who review and provide input on treatment plant projects. Their goal is to ensure the treatment plant continues to be a good neighbor in the surrounding community.
Aerial view of the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant looking north, 2018

Columbia/Lombard Mobility Corridor Plan Advisory Group

Advisory group
Group providing feedback to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) on multimodal Columbia/Lombard Mobility Corridor Plan. Plan addresses safety, mobility, and access for freight, walking, bicycling, and transit along the corridor (east/west) and across it (north/south).

Community Budget Advisory Board

Advisory group
The Community Budget Advisory Board consists of five members who are residents of the City of Portland and are nominated and confirmed by City Council. They serve staggered three-year terms and may be reappointed. They participate in Council budget deliberations.

Community Involvement Committee

Advisory group
Reviews and advises the way City staff engage with the public in land use and transportation planning. This is an important part of the City’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan Community Involvement Program, supporting the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.

Demolition Subcommittee and Task Force

Advisory group
The DRAC Demolition Subcommittee and Task Force was formed to address issues regarding residential demolitions in the City.

Design Commission

Advisory group
The Design Commission provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture and advances the purpose of the Design overlay zone.
This is a photo of a modern office building in the City of Portland.

Development Review Advisory Committee

Advisory group
The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is a community advisory body, representing those with interests in the outcome of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes.
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DRAC Policy Subcommittee

Advisory group
The policy subcommittee of the Development Review Advisory Committee engages with City staff and provides input on proposed code changes and policy initiatives affecting the development review process.
An illustration of the three sidewalk zones: Frontage Zone, Pedestrian Through Zone and Furnishing Zone

Electrical Code Board of Appeal

Advisory group
The Electrical Code Board of Appeal considers requests of permit applicants who challenge decisions of the Administrative Board of Appeals relating to the application of electrical codes.

EOA Collaborative Working Group (CWG)

Advisory group
Thirteen experts in their respective fields and/or with lived experience in these areas will advise on preliminary drafts of the EOA update, including a series of land use scenarios or policy choices, that will set our employment growth expectations for the next 20+ years.

Equitable Tree Canopy Workgroup

Advisory group
The workgroup provides guidance to PCEF staff on equitable tree canopy development.

Fair Contracting Forum +

Advisory group
The Fair Contracting Forum + supports the City's equitable contracting policies, processes, and outcomes. By fostering better contracting practices, the Forum contributes to increased transparency and fairness in how the City spends public money.
Construction workers at the Outer Division Safety Project creating ADA sidewalks

Fair Housing Advocacy Committee

Advisory group
FHAC is the primary public forum for the discussion of fair housing in Portland, Multnomah County, and Gresham.

Fixing Our Streets Oversight Committee

Advisory group
Oversight body for 10-cent gas tax passed by voters in 2016, 2020, and 2024. This 15-member group has budget and project management experience, as well as broad interests in the transportation space. They help oversee budgets, projects, and schedules with Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) sta
Motor grader spreading gravel on Portland Street. Fixing Our Streets logo is in the corner

Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group

Advisory group
The Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group commenced in June 2021 in response to the gun violence crisis in Portland to work with the Focused Intervention Team (FIT) and assist with recommendations to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and response.
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FPDR Board of Trustees

Advisory group
Policy setting board for FPDR

Government Transition Advisory Committee

Advisory group
Fifteen community members on the Government Transition Advisory Committee will ensure that charter amendments approved by voters in November 2022 are implemented effectively and efficiently, following the City of Portland’s core values.
A close-up photograph shows two community members shaking hands in an outdoor setting.

Historic Landmarks Commission

Advisory group
The Historic Landmarks Commission provides leadership and expertise on maintaining and enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage.
This is a photo of the Ladd Carriage House, which is located in downtown Portland and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Independent District Commission

Advisory group
The Independent District Commission is responsible for establishing four geographic districts for city council elections, helping implement a major transition for Portland's election system and form of government. This group of 13 community members completed their work on August 21, 2023.
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Investment Advisory Committee

Advisory group
Under Chapter 3.88 of the City Code, the City of Portland maintains an Investment Advisory Committee (IAC), which is made up of public members who serve without compensation for a period of 2-year terms (renewable).

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