City Code Section
The purpose of the New Portlanders Policy Commission is to:
- A. Review, develop, evaluate and refine policy and practice recommendations for improving immigrant and refugee community integration in all City activities.
- B. Facilitate constructive working partnerships between City leaders and newcomer community leadership.
- C. Provide a forum for setting integration goals between bureaus and community organizations.
- D. Provide technical support and policy advice to Council offices and bureaus.
- E. Serve as a consultant and advocate to local, state and federal agencies on policies impacting immigrant and refugee communities, as capacity allows.
- F. Provide a report to Council on policy and practice outcomes on an annual basis.
- G. Engage in the City’s annual budget process.