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This page contains resources, trainings, and forms for current advisory body members. Please feel free to contact advisorybodies@portlandoregon.gov if you do not see a resource or particular form you are looking for.
Applying to an Advisory Body, Committee, or Commission
To find current advisory body postings, please visit the City of Portland's job opportunities website.
Applications
In the event of technical difficulties in applying to serve on an advisory body, here is the standard application in both Microsoft Word and PDF format.
You are welcome to complete the application on your computer and submit it via email to AdvisoryBodies@portlandoregon.gov or print and mail the application to:
Office of Community and Civic Life
Advisory Bodies Program
1221 SW 5th Ave, Ste. 114
Portland, OR 97204
Forms and Trainings for Advisory Body, Committee, and Commission Members
Thank you for serving on an advisory body! We appreciate your time, effort, and commitment to serve your community.
Members of City advisory bodies are public officials, based on State law ORS 244.020(15), and as such are required to disclose conflicts of interest. Under Oregon Revised Statute 244.020(3), an appointee has conflict of interest when participating in an official action which could or would result in a financial benefit or avoidance of detriment to the public official, a relative of the public official, or a business with which either is associated.
If you have a conflict of interest, you must fill out the "Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form" and turn it into your advisory body city liaison.
Portland City Code Chapter 1.03, Code of Ethics, requires advisory board members to uphold a specific standard of behavior. Public officials also need to observe the Oregon Government Ethics Commission’s "Oregon Government Ethics Law - A Guide for Public Officials" booklet.
Check out these guidelines for submitting a minority report. A minority opinion or “minority report” is the expression of disagreement with the majority decision that advisory bodies may submit to staff liaisons.
Check out these tips from our Mental Health Program Specialist Tyesha McCool-Riley around how to maintain mental wellness during the pandemic.
This form should be filled by volunteers for bureau staff.
This form is intended to be filled out during an exit interview when an advisory body member leaves their position.
Training materials
As part of your service on an advisory body, there are three trainings you need to complete ideally before your first advisory body meeting. These trainings are to ensure you understand your role as public officials, that you have a shared understanding of equity, and that you understand the City's rules around harassment and discrimination.
Resources for City of Portland Staff
Visit the employee intranet for resources including templates, trainings, recruitment instructions, and additional forms. Keep in mind you’ll need to be logged into your City account to access these pages.
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