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Ordinance
Create new non-represented classification of Council Public Information Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification
Passed
The City of Portland ordains.
Section 1. The Council finds:
- In accordance with the policies established by the City Council based on a classification and compensation review, the Bureau of Human Resources is creating one new non-represented classification and establishing a compensation rate, effective upon passage by Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:
- The following classification is being created:
Job Class Pay Range Council Public Information Officer Annual Effective upon ratification: $102,856.00 - $133,619.20
Hourly Effective upon ratification: $49.45–$64.24
- The recommended compensation range is aligned with the City's existing Central Public Information Officer classification and will be working in the interest of City Council within the Office of Council Operations.
Exhibits and attachments
An ordinance when passed by the Council shall be signed by the Auditor. It shall be carefully filed and preserved
in the custody of the Auditor (City Charter Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 2-122)
Passed by Council
Auditor of the City of Portland
Simone Rede
Impact Statement
Purpose of proposed legislation and background information
This classification is created to perform professional communications and public affairs work in support of the City Council and Council Operations. The position serves as a spokesperson and communications resource, managing media relations, public information activities, strategic messaging, and crisis communications. The position will also have a role in supporting community outreach activities.
Financial and budgetary impacts
There is no direct cost to create the new classification.
The Council Public Information Officer has a range of $102,856.00 annual full time to $133,619.20 annual full time.
Economic and real estate development impacts
Not applicable.
Community impacts and community involvement
This action is largely internal to City government processes.
100% renewable goal
This action is largely internal to City government processes.
Economic and real estate development analysis
Analysis provided by Prosper Portland
An Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis was not submitted for this proposed action. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 37664, Prosper Portland staff has reviewed the action and agree that it does not require an Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis.
Document history
Document number: 2026-306
President's referral: City Council