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Deadline extended: Experienced with public art? Passionate about urban design and architecture? Join the Design Commission.

The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings, starting as early as April 2026, for four-year terms on the Design Commission. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Dec. 14.

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Help Portland balance neighborhood livability with special events. Join the Noise Review Board.

The City of Portland seeks interested community members to serve a three-year term on the Noise Review Board. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Nov. 30.

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Help review and advise on building code decisions; apply by April 27

The City of Portland seeks one member and up to three alternates to each serve a three-year term on the Building Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, April 27.

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Deadline extended: Passionate about Portland's historic and architectural heritage? Join the Historic Landmarks Commission.

The City of Portland seeks an interested person to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Monday, Dec. 2.

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Are you interested in guiding the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Join the Development Review Advisory Committee.

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Friday, Jan. 10.

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Wanted: Experienced plumbers passionate about safety

The City of Portland seeks an experienced plumber to serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, July 28.

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Have a passion for promoting safety in floating buildings? Consider joining the River Community Advisory Committee

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons who wish to apply to serve a three-year term on the River Community Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through July 21, 2024.

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City of Portland seeks experienced electricians passionate about safety to serve on appeals board

The City of Portland seeks four qualified people to serve on the Electrical Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, June 2.

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Deadline extended: City of Portland seeks experienced plumbers passionate about safety to serve on appeals board

The City of Portland seeks three people to each serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, May 19.

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Are you interested in advising the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee.

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Thursday, April 25.

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