Committee and Commission Positions NOW Open

The City has several volunteer committee and commission openings to fill which will remain open until filled with qualified candidates.

Please pick up an application at the City offices between 8:30 and 4:00 pm or download one online at www.jacksonvilleor.us  under “doing business in Jacksonville.” Please note that appointments to committees and commission are done at the discretion of the Mayor and the City Council.

Budget Committee – 2 openings – meets quarterly generally on Thursday afternoons at 4 pm.  During budget season, meetings are scheduled more regularly.  Budget season is generally March through June.  (Applicants should have an understanding of accounting practices.  Applicant is NOT required to live within the city limits. If interested please contact Stacey McNichols, Treasurer for more information at 541.899.1231 x 313)

Planning Commission – 2 openings – meets one time per month on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm. (Prior to application, please contact Amy Stevenson in the planning department for more details – 541.899.6873) Applicants need to become familiar with the Comprehensive Plan and the Municipal Code.  Knowledge of planning processes is a plus and applicant must be a resident for 12 months prior to appointment.

HARC (Historic and Architectural Review Commission) – 1 opening – meets one time per month on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm.  (Prior to application, please contact Amy Stevenson in the planning department for details – 541.899.6873) Applicant is NOT required to live within the city limits of Jacksonville but an interest in design, architecture and historic buildings would be a plus.

Parks, Recreations and Visitors Services Committee – 1 opening – usually meets one time per month in the afternoon at 3 pm.  This time is subject to change and applicant is NOT required to live within the city limits of Jacksonville.

Public Safety Committee – 1 opening – usually meets quarterly in the afternoon at 4 pm.  This time is subject to change and applicant is NOT required to live within the city limits of Jacksonville.

Land and Building Committee – 2 openings – meets on an as-needed basis – usually in the afternoon at 4 pm.  This time is subject to change and applicant is NOT required to live within the city limits of Jacksonville.

For more details on any of these openings, please feel free to contact Jan Garcia, Recorder at 541.899.1231 x 312 or via email at recorder@jacksonvilleor.us.