Committees are a great way to get involved with City government.

The City has a number of boards, committees, commissions or advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Some committees are ongoing and established by law. Others are ad hoc, which means they are specific to a project and short-term.

Frequently Used Committees

All Committees

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Bend Economic Development Advisory Board

Budget Committee
 

Core Area Advisory
Board

Environment & Climate Committee

Human Rights & Equity Commission

Landmarks Commission
 

MPO Policy Board
 

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

Planning Commission
 

Transportation Bond Oversight Committee

Tree Regulation Update Committee

Urban
Renewal
Agency

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

The committee application period has closed, ending at 5 p.m. on October 29, 2024.  If you applied for a committee, you will receive an email from City of Bend staff regarding your application in November.

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.

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.

For more information, visit Council Subcommittees.

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