Bend Metropolitan Planning is seeking Committee Members [Date Extended!]

The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) is the federally designated regional transportation planning organization for the Bend area. BMPO is seeking community member applicants for these advisory committees:

• Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) Budget Committee – 1 position

• Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – 1 position

More about the Budget Committee

BMPO Budget Committee is established by state law to review and make recommendations regarding the adoption of the budget to the BMPO Policy Board.  Appointees will serve a 3-year term, effective 7/1/2022 to align with the fiscal year.

Typically, the Budget Committee meets for one afternoon session, once a year in March or April.  Membership of the budget committee includes the voting members of the Policy Board plus an equal number of appointed residents.  Community members serve staggered 3-year terms and may serve more than one term. 

More about the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The TAC includes two community members.  BMPO TAC community members serve 3-year terms. Meetings are typically held the first Wednesday of each month from 10 am -12 pm. Additional project specific meetings may be held. The TAC is comprised of staff members from local governments, transportation providers, regional agencies, and other public agencies and organizations.