The Disaster Policy Council (DPC) is created for the purpose of promoting interbureau cooperation in furtherance of the City’s integrated emergency management goals.

The DPC’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. A. During an emergency, advise the Mayor on policy matters pertaining to management of the emergency;
2. B. Approve strategic, response and work plans developed by the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management and the Emergency Management Steering Committee defining the City’s emergency management program goals and priorities;
3. C. Monitor individual bureau progress on work plan tasks, strategic plan tasks, and response plan updates. The Mayor, in consultation with the DPC and City Administrator, may compel bureaus to create and complete plans and updates;
4. D. Convene meetings no less often than twice a year and whenever requested by the Mayor.
5. E. Keep records of meetings and decisions.

The DPC will consist of the following members:

1. A. The Mayor’s Chief of Staff, who will be Chair;
2. B. City Administrator, who will be Vice Chair;
3. C. Deputy City Administrators;
4. D. Assistant City Administrator;
5. E. City Attorney;
6. F. Director, Portland Bureau of Emergency Management;
7. G. Chief of Portland Fire & Rescue;
8. H. Chief of Portland Police Bureau;
9. I. Director, Bureau of Emergency Communications;
10. J. Administrator, Portland Water Bureau;
11. K. Director, Bureau of Transportation;
12. L. Director, Human Resources;
13. M. Director, Bureau of Environmental Services;
14. N. Director, Portland Parks and Recreation;
15. O. Director, Portland Permitting & Development;
16. P. Director, Joint Office of Homeless Services;
17. Q. Director, Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services; and
18. R. Director, Bureau of Technology Services.
19. S. If the Mayor is unavailable to Chair the DPC, the duties will be performed and authority exercised by the first of the City officials in the order of membership listed in Subsections A. through R. above who is able and available.

When the DPC is required to approve plans under Subsection 3.125.020 C., the decision-making process will be by consensus. The consensus will be determined by the Chair. 

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management will provide staff support to the DPC, including recording and communicating its decisions.