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Resources and Trainings for Current Advisory Body Members

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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.  

Find Advisory Body Recruitment Opportunities 

ABC General Application

ABC postings are usually posted online through the City of Portland job opportunities website. If you want to serve on an ABC, you should apply online through those postings. In the event that you can't apply online, we provide the general application here:

ABC General Application_July 202626.26 KB

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 for ABC Members

  1. Annual Report Template:

    ABC Annual Report Template_202626.09 KB
    ABCs must develop and approve annual reports – a yearly statement of the work accomplished by the ABC. This template assists ABCs with sharing the work they accomplished and recommendations they may have.
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  2. Demographic Survey:

    ABC Demographic Survey_July 202631.43 KB
    The demographic survey is included as part of the application process. Survey responses are anonymized to protect applicant privacy. Applicants are not required to complete the survey.
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  3. Exit Interview:

    ABC Exit Interview_July 202615.71 KB
    The exit interview is your opportunity to provide feedback about your experience serving on an advisory body. The interview is voluntary; you are not required to complete it upon the end of your service.
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  4. Interest Form:

    ABC Interest Form_July 202622.88 KB
    This interest form is for you to share with us what your interests are and for us to share ABC opportunities with you.
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  5. Member Resignation Form:

    ABC Member Resignation Form_July 202624.01 KB
    This form is available for you if you resign from an ABC.
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  6. Notice of Intent (Continued Service) Form:

    ABC Notice of Intent (Continued Service) Form_July 202623.47 KB
    This form is for current ABC members seeking to serve another term on their respective ABC.
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  7. Participation Agreement: Coming Soon

Forms for ABC Liaisons

  1. Bylaws Template: 

    Bylaws Template for Advisory Bodies_July 202655.34 KB
    Each ABC is required to have bylaws for governing the individual ABC. This template is for liaisons to use for organizing their individual ABC's bylaws.
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  2. Creating an ABC: 

    Creating a New ABC Form_July 202629.56 KB
    This form outlines how to create a new ABC in an orderly fashion, guiding the creator at each step. This form only covers the creation of ABCs the Mayor or Council has sole authority to create, alter, or dissolve, per Portland City Code 3.40.030.
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  3. Applicant Scoring Rubric: 

    ABC Applicant Scoring Rubric_July 202625.75 KB
    The scoring rubric provides advisory body liaisons a resource for reviewing applications and for interviewing applicants. This resource provides a minimum standard for review and for interviews but can be edited/added to as necessary.
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ABC Training

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. 

Employee intranet page 

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Contact

Advisory Bodies Program

advisorybodies@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-4000

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