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Mayor Wheeler Announces Updates to City Bureau Reporting Structure in Next Phase of Government Transition Implementation Process

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Portland City Council approves organizational structure for new form of government

New organizational chart will feature six service areas, led by deputy city administrators. Council amendments established roles during 2024 and added key features, including a chief sustainability officer and a citywide natural area and tree management group.

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Portland City Council to consider revisions to code that directs future council organization and procedures on Sept. 20 

Code changes are necessary to align procedures with the voter-approved Charter amendments. 

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A white icon against an orange background. Next to it is an invitation: join us on Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. to watch the transition team present on revisions to Council Code 3.02.

City Organization and Future Improvements project teams introduced roles, purpose in transition effort at last week’s community listening session

Discussion included the results of a community outcomes report, information on use of an equity tool and a comparison of the powers of elected officials before and after January 2025.

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2 images of informational materials with a headline that reads: Video and meeting materials for the Information Session on City Organization and Future Improvements projects are now online.

Join a community listening session on August 8 to understand coming changes to city council procedures

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