Notice of Interim Rule Adoption
Three Human Resources Adopted Rules for the Auditor’s Office (ARAs) – 3.03, 3.06 and 3.07 – have been updated to reflect changes in their associated City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules (HRARs).
The City Auditor has adopted the following new administrative rules on an interim basis:
These rules are effective January 31, 2025.
Adoption Memo
Read the interim adoption memo from City Auditor Simone Rede:
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Request for Public Comment
The Auditor's Office is also inviting public comment about the changes to the rules before permanent adoption.
Reviewing the Proposed Rules
The proposed rule text is detailed below. Red-lined versions of the rule show proposed changes.
Changes to ARA 3.03 - Recruitment and Hiring
Summary of changes
In alignment with the City’s update to HRAR 3.06 Employment of Retirees, the rule has been updated to remove Chapter VI Employment of Retirees. The rule also adopts HRAR 3.07 Veterans Preference by reference.
See the changes
Changes to ARA 3.06 - Leaves
Summary of changes
The rule adopts HRAR 6.05 by reference, replacing Chapter VI Family Medical Leave and striking XV Other Leaves subsection A. The updated HRAR 6.05, which repealed and replaced HRAR 6.05 A and B, provides a single plain language policy covering Paid Leave Oregon, Oregon Family Leave Act and Family and Medical Related Leave Act.
See the changes
Changes to ARA 3.07 - Employee Movement
Summary of changes
The rule algins updated language in HRAR 7.04 Redeployment, and explicitly separates two paths for reemployment – within the Auditor’s Office and through the City’s Priority Reemployment Program. The rule also adopts HRAR 7.07 Reinstatement by reference, which was updated to align with pay equity requirements. The adoption by reference also adds clarity about the process for retiree rehiring, and makes reinstated employees subject to a new probationary period upon rehiring.
See the changes
Auditor's Office rules
The full list of Adopted Rules for the Auditor's Office is available on the City of Portland website, or rules can be requested from the City Auditor's Office Operations Management division.
Submitting Comments
The City Auditor invites employees and the public to comment on the proposed revised rules. To be considered, comments must be received by 12:00 PM on March 4, 2025. Comments may be:
- Submitted through our online form.
- Emailed to auditorsoffice@portlandoregon.gov
- Submitted in person or by mail at City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave., Room 130, Portland, OR 97204.
Authority
Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Office of the Auditor. The Auditor may adopt interim rules without prior notice upon finding that failure to act promptly will result in prejudice to the public interest and shall be effective for a period of not more than 180 days.
Questions
Please direct questions to auditorsoffice@portlandoregon.gov