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Search for documents and audio recordings from Council meetings.
Many Council records are available in Efiles, the City of Portland online records database. Efiles is used by the Auditor's Office to make available online City records such as ordinances, resolutions, City Council minutes, historical documents, and photographs. Starting July 1, 2021, Council meeting records are also available directly on Council and committee agendas. Email the councilclerk@portlandoregon.gov with questions.
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Minutes
Council meeting minutes are available in Efiles from 1990 - present. Contact Archives & Records Management for assistance with records prior to 1990. Audio recordings are included with meeting minutes from August 2022 - present.
Agendas
Council meeting agendas are available in Efiles from 1985 - present. Contact Archives & Records Management for assistance with records prior to 1985. Beginning in August 2022, Council Agendas are available as part of Council minutes records.
Audio recordings - Council meetings and work sessions
Search for Council meeting audio recordings in Efiles (before August 2022)
Search for work session audio recordings in Efiles
Council voting record
View Council voting history from July 1, 2021 - present.
Council agenda documents
Ordinances
Search for ordinances in Efiles
Council ordinances are available in Efiles from June 24, 2009 - present. Contact Archives & Records Management for assistance with records prior to June 2009.
Resolutions
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Council resolutions are available in Efiles from August 16, 2006 - present. Contact Archives & Records Management for assistance with records prior to August 2006.
Reports, public communications, presentations, and public hearings
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Council absences
View upcoming and previous Council absences from January 1, 2023 - present.
Council rules and committees
Council may adopt rules and procedures, or form and terminate committees, by resolution.
| Resolution | Action |
|---|---|
| Resolution 37696 | Establish Council committees |
| Resolution 37733 | Establish a Portland City Council Governance Handbook |
| Resolution 37741 | Terminate and establish Council committees |
City Charter, Code, and Portland Policy Documents
Charter
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Code
Note: For Title 33 only, reference Title 33 Planning and Zoning for information and records.