Government Transition Advisory Committee Overview

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Portland City Hall
Fifteen community members on the Government Transition Advisory Committee will ensure that charter amendments approved by voters in November 2022 are implemented effectively and efficiently, following the City of Portland’s core values.

Purpose

The Government Transition Advisory Committee will offer advice to Portland's city council, the chief administrative officer and the City of Portland's transition team on issues related to the development and implementation of the transition plan. As the main public engagement body for the transition, the Advisory Committee will focus on community education and engagement related to the charter amendments approved by the voters in the November 2022 election.

Communications to/from City Leadership 

Dec. 2024 Government Transition Advisory Committee City Administrator Recruitment Recommendation

Sept. 2024 Government Transition Advisory Committee Recommendations to City Leaders of the New Government

8.16.24 Government Transition Advisory Committee Onboarding Recommendations II

May 2024 Government Transition Advisory Committee Draft Recommendations to our future City leaders

5.2.24 City Council Response to Government Transition Advisory Committee Recommendations

Roles and Responsibilities

While the advisory committee will develop its own workplan, expected responsibilities include:  

  • Ensure implementation of November 2022 voter-approved charter amendments is done effectively and efficiently,following the City’s core values of anti-racism, equity, communication, collaboration, transparency and fiscal responsibility.
  • Maintain open and consistent communication and engagement with internal and external stakeholders throughout the transition, and ensure input is meaningfully integrated into the City’s implementation of the November 2022 voter-approved Charter amendments. Other than districting-specific public input, serve as the primary solicitor and repository of public input related to the transition. 
  • Advise the City on the November 2022 voter-approved Charter amendments transition plan and community education and engagement plan, including project schedule and project budget, resource allocation and funding strategy. 

Questions

For questions, please email Transition@PortlandOregon.gov or call 3-1-1.