Apply in March for city boards, commissions
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from the City of Eugene
Eugene residents looking for new opportunities to become involved in the community can apply during March for positions on city boards and commissions.
The members of advisory boards and commissions provide an invaluable service to our city by making recommendations on a wide variety of important policy and technical matters to City Council and City staff.
The detailed studies and considered advice provided by members of boards and commissions often inspire innovative programs and improved services within the City.
Each year, several openings occur and the city seeks new or returning members to fill the open positions.
Residents interested in participating in local government and helping to improve the community may apply for the following openings in 2023:
City Council Advisory Bodies
- Budget Committee (one four-year term, one unexpired term to June 30, 2024)
- Civilian Review Board (two openings for three-year term – apply by March 17)
- Historic Review Board (one four-year term, one unexpired term to June 30, 2025)
- Human Rights Commission (three openings for three-year term)
- Planning Commission (two openings for four-year term)
- Police Commission (three openings for four-year term)
- Toxics Board (two openings for three-year term: one Advocacy vacancy, one Neutral vacancy)
Other Advisory Groups
- Envision Eugene Technical Advisory Committee (three openings for four-year term)
- Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) (two openings for three-year term, one unexpired term)
- Library Advisory Board (three openings for three-year term)
- Whilamut Natural Area Citizen Planning Committee (two openings for three-year term, two unexpired terms)
Applications for most open positions will be accepted through the City of Eugene Boards and Commissions application page now through March 31, 2023. (Civilian Review Board applications are requested by March 17, 2023.)
