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City of Portland Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Planning Commission in Portland, Oregon
Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Planning Commission
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Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Planning Commission
Salary
$0.00 Annually
Location
Remote - Part-time, OR
Job Type
Volunteer
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
V2024-00493
Bureau
Office of Community & Civic Life
Opening Date
04/22/2024
Closing Date
5/13/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
The Planning Commission makes recommendations to City Council on the City’s long-range goals, policies, and programs for land use and planning. In making recommendations, it considers the economic, environmental, and social well-being of the city in an integrated fashion. The Commission has specific responsibility for guiding, developing, maintaining, and updating the development and maintenance of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and zoning code. The Commission deliberates using a climate and equity lens and is committed to effective public involvement and leadership in its work.
The Planning Commission consists of nine members, none of whom may hold public elective office. The members are appointed by the Mayor and are confirmed by the City Council. The membership of the Planning Commission aims to include a broad representation of Portland’s community and reflect the dynamic nature of this changing city.
Total number of Commission seats: 9
Number of seats available: 1 (as of April 1, 2024)
To Qualify
To be eligible for the Planning Commission, members must live, play, worship, work or do business in the city of Portland.
Per City Code:
No more than two members of the Planning Commission may be engaged in the same occupation, business, trade, or profession.
No more than two members of the Commission may be individuals, or members of any partnership, or officers or employees of any corporation, that engages principally in the buying, selling, leasing, or developing of real estate for profit.
What We Look For
The City seeks members who represent the diversity of the city and bring professional expertise or lived experience to inform their deliberations on a wide variety of long-range land use planning issues facing Portland. We encourage you to apply if have not previously held a position on a City board or commission and are interested in serving your community.
The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful if you are specific in the answers you provide on the application form. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed.
You believe government is better when community is involved.
You want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been under-represented or under-served in past decision-making processes.
You have a perspective on physically navigating the community with a disability.
You are available to attend (virtually or in person) meetings and participate in the discussions.
You have a background and/or understanding of urban issues including land use planning, transportation, housing, economic development, zoning, and the environment.
Terms and Time Commitment
Typical time commitment for Planning Commission members includes two 3-to-4-hour monthly meetings, reading/preparation time prior to each meeting, as well as possible additional time on work groups.
Planning Commission meetings are held in a hybrid format: members and staff are encouraged to attend in person and the public may attend in person or via Zoom (or watch via YouTube).
Generally, full Commission meetings are generally held the 2nd Tuesday of the month beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the 4th Tuesday of the month beginning at 5 p.m.
Generally, members will serve a term of 4 years and may apply to be appointed for a second 4-year term.
Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time and arrive ready to discuss meeting materials and agenda items.
We Remove Barriers
Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. For commissioners who attend in person, a small meal is provided at meetings. Parking passes will be available if you need those to participate in person.
Volunteer Ethics
People who join this commission are considered Public Officials. City staff will provide training on this responsibility for all new commission members. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means commission members must tell the group when they or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by recommendations and may have a Conflict of Interest. By relaying potential conflicts of interest does not mean someone cannot serve; however, the law requires that commissioners disclose potential conflicts and/or recuse themselves from recommendations when potential conflicts exist.
We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application.
The Recruitment Process
Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, May 13, 2024.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will take place in May, with the appointment being confirmed at City Council in June.
For questions about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the staff liaison at pc@portlandoregon.gov.
Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Information
The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Completing the demographic information on the application is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment nor the selection process. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov.
General Questions
For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov.
Additional Information
Meeting Location
Planning Commissions meetings are held in person, typically at 1900 SW 4th Ave, with a virtual option (hybrid model). In the future, the exact meeting location may change based upon leadership direction and approval.
City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available.
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Do you understand that this is a volunteer (non-paid, non-employment) position?
Yes
No
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Are you able to prepare for meetings on your own time? And can you commit to regularly attend and participate in meetings and for the duration of the service term?
Yes
No
03
Currently, do you live, work, play, go to school, and/or worship in the City of Portland? Please mark all that apply so we can know the variety of ways you are involved in Portland.
Live in Portland (reside and sleep)
Work in Portland (or do business, includes non-profit/volunteerism, and family caretaking)
Play in Portland (recreation, visiting establishments in Portland)
Worship in Portland (engage in spiritual activities of all types such as churches, or religious organization affiliations and practices)
Go to school in Portland (including study, take classes, research, broadly interpreted)
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Are you or is a relative of yours associated with a business, as defined by ORS 244.020(3)(4), that is related to the subject matter to be considered by this advisory body? If yes, please explain. If no, enter "N/A," which stands for "not applicable."
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Do you or a relative have connections to businesses that could result in a financial benefit of more than $500 annually as noted in ORS 244.020(3)(4)? If yes, please explain. If no, enter "N/A."
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Even if you or a relative's connection to a business does not rise to the financial thresholds contained in ORS 244.020(3)(4), the City would like to know of any relationship to a business that could benefit financially from the outcome of the matter to be considered by this advisory body. Please list those connections here. If no, enter "N/A."
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Do you or do any relative of yours have a professional affiliation with the City of Portland, either as a staff member or through a contract? Please list their name, their position, the bureau/department they are affiliated with, the contract, and your relationship to that individual. If no, enter "N/A."
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By signing and/or typing my name below, I affirm I can commit to participate fully in the work of the advisory body I'm applying for. All information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that any misstatement of fact or misrepresentation of credentials may result in this application being disqualified from further consideration. I affirm that all information contained in this form is true to the best of my knowledge. If at any time following the submission of this form I become aware of any actual or potential conflicts of interest or if the information provided becomes inaccurate or incomplete, promptly notify the staff contact for the City advisory body. Misstatement of fact or misrepresentation of information may result in your application being disqualified, or future dismissal from the advisory body.
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What is your commitment and experience working with a diversity of people, in terms of age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, disability, culture, religious preference, etc.? How have or how would you contribute to productive group processes and collective work in a collaborative, multicultural, and/or multilingual setting?
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Do you have any affiliations with groups that you would like to tell us about, such as other committees, non-profits, churches, political action committees, or community-based organizations you are part of? Please list the name and your role with them, and dates you were active.
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Describe your relevant skills, knowledge, and lived experience as well as any volunteer, work, and/or educational experience that would serve the advisory body's ability to meet its mission.
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What excites you about the possibility of serving on this advisory body?
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If selected and appointed to serve, what would you hope to accomplish during your service?
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We Remove Barriers. Please let us know if there are barriers to your participation that we can help eliminate. Examples include bus/parking passes and food at meetings when in-person gatherings return, childcare, or stipends. While we may not have these options on all advisory bodies, the Advisory Bodies Program is interested in planning and budgeting in the future based on needs expressed here.
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Please complete the demographic survey at the link provided: https://forms.gle/hQD5fsDgKrezAekT7. Copy and paste it into another window. Please do not answer the text box below.
Required Question
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Address
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Website
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