Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Authority
Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Office of the Auditor. Therefore, the City Auditor’s Office proposes the adoption of a new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Summary of the new rule
Proposed changes to ARA 7.02 revise the registration process for public communications. The updated process enhances predictability, consistency, and efficiency for community members. The proposed changes will eliminate the need to schedule months in advance; instead, registration will open at 9:00 a.m. the Friday before each meeting. Additionally, public communication registration will align with testimony for agenda items to provide a more streamlined and consistent process for community members.
See the draft of the proposed rule:
Submitting Comments
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 Auditor's Office Operations Management division.
The City Auditor invites employees and the public to comment on the proposed new rule. To be considered, comments must be received by 12:00 PM on November 24, 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.
Questions
Please direct questions to councilclerk@portlandoregon.gov