The City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is accepting applications through Monday, April 16, 2012, for community members to serve on eight Policy Expert Groups (PEGs) for the Portland Comprehensive Plan Update. The Comprehensive Plan helps the city prepare for and manage expected population and employment growth, as well as plan for the major public investments to accommodate that growth. It provides direction for City decision-making on land use, transportation, sewer and water systems, and natural resource management programs, while ensuring that investments in major city systems are coordinated.
Policy Expert Groups primary function is to advise City staff on the development of the Comprehensive Plan Update and related programs. PEG members will work collaboratively with City and agency staff to develop policy recommendations, which will contribute to the first draft of Portland’s updated Comprehensive Plan. The PEG membership will be composed of approximately 12 members. An effort will be made for a balanced group of community members and city/agency staff. Each PEG will have a professional facilitator and meetings will be open to the public.
Policy Expert Groups Charter and Protocols
There will be different groups required by the state-required Periodic Review Work Program, including the following eight topic areas: Community Involvement; Education & Youth Success; Economic Development; Residential Development & Compatibility; Neighborhood Centers; Infrastructure Equity; Networks; and Watershed Health & Environment.
To apply to be a member of one of the eight Policy Expert Groups for the Portland Comprehensive Plan Update, please fill out an Interest Form by Monday, April 16, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Comprehensive Plan Update Policy Expert Group Interest Form
For more information about the Policy Expert Groups, please contact:
Marty Stockton: 503-823-2041 Fax: 503-823-7800
marty.stockton@portlandoregon.gov