City Code Section
- A. There is created a Structural Engineering Advisory Committee consisting of six members licensed in Oregon to practice structural engineering, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.
- Members may be appointed to no more than two consecutive 3-year terms, unless the City Administrator recommends approval of a longer term, and the Mayor and City Council approve the extended appointment. In addition, the City Administrator or designee will be an exofficio‑ member of the board.
- B. Any member of the board may be removed from office by the Mayor for malfeasance in office or neglect of duty at any time during the member’s tenure.
- C. The committee will elect a chairperson, adopt rules of procedure, and set the time and place for regular meetings. A quorum consisting of at least three members of the committee is required to conduct committee business. Written minutes of all meetings must be made and kept subject to the requirements and limitations of ORS 192.610 to ORS 192.690.
- D. It is the duty of the board to advise the City Administrator and the Appeals Board in structural matters relative to reasonable interpretation and to alternate materials and methods of construction.
- E. Any action of the board will be in an advisory capacity to the City. Subsequent action taken by the City as a result of advice from the boards will be the sole responsibility of the City.