Committees, Boards and Commissions
The City has a number of committees, boards and commissions that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Some of these groups are ongoing and established by law. Others are ad hoc, which means they are specific to a project and short-term.
All Committees, Boards and Commissions
- Arts, Beautification, and Culture Commission
- Charter Review Committee
- Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee
- Climate Action Steering Committee
- Council Compensation Committee
- Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
- Downtown Parking Stakeholder Advisory Committee
- Emergency Homelessness Task Force
- Juniper Ridge Management Advisory Board
- Neighborhood Leadership Alliance
- Southeast Area Plan Advisory Committee
- SE Bend Septic to Sewer Advisory Committee
- Sounding Board to House Our Neighbors
- Tree Regulation Update Committee
- Urban Renewal Advisory Board
Council Subcommittees
In order to efficiently provide preliminary policy guidance to staff, Council Subcommittees assess the effectiveness of advisory boards to respond to items of community interest.
Committee Membership
An effective committee is comprised of individuals who have skills appropriate to the needs of the particular group. Appointed volunteers are considered public officials. Unless explicitly authorized by statute, ordinance, or other formal action of the City Council, the authority of the committee is limited to making recommendations to the City Council.
Each group is staffed by a City of Bend employee liaison who will provide necessary administrative staff support.
Current Committee Vacancies
Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government.
There are no current vacancies.
Stipends
The City of Bend offers a stipend program for City advisory board, committee and commission voting members who choose to participate. The intent is to expand opportunities for community members to connect with the City and lower barriers to engagement. The program will provide members of City advisory boards, committees and commissions with a stipend of $40 per meeting, not to exceed $500 per person annually. This stipend covers assumed costs of volunteering on an advisory group such as travel, parking, stable internet connection and other expenses. Please note, non-voting members, alternate members, and Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Budget Committee members are not eligible for the stipend.
Additional Information
Council members are assigned as liaison to the committees or other bodies that advise the Council.
A chair and vice-chair will be elected by motion annually at the first meeting in each calendar year. All meetings shall be subject to the requirements of Oregon Public Meeting Law. A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business and the concurrence of a majority of those members present and voting shall be required to decide any matter. These meetings are an opportunity for public involvement in the discussion of issues relating to that particular board, committee, or commission.
Except for the Budget Committee, each committee shall report on its activities at least annually.