Openings on City of Bend Planning Commission and Budget Committee

The Planning Commission is the City's official citizen involvement committee. Commissioners are volunteers, appointed by City Council, and can serve two 4-year terms, or up to 10 years if appointed mid-term. The Planning Commission conducts quasi-judicial and legislative public hearings on Type III and IV planning applications, and makes recommendations to City Council. Type III and IV applications include Deschutes River design review, master plans, and Bend Development Code amendments. This committee has two positions to fill.

Planning Commission webpage
Apply here. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020.

The Budget Committee is comprised of the seven City Councilors and an equal number of citizen members. The committee receives the City Manager's proposed biennial budget and budget message, which explains the proposed budget and significant changes in the City's financial position. The Budget Committee may make additions or changes to the proposed budget, at which time the committee will approve the document and forward it to the City Council for adoption. The Budget Committee also approves a rate of total ad valorem property taxes to be certified for collection. Citizen members serve a term of four years and are subject to the City of Bend policy on term limitations (maximum two terms or six years, whichever is greater). This committee has three positions to fill.

Budget Committee webpage
Apply here. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020.