Boards, Commissions & Committees

More than 50 citizens serve on these advisory bodies and make a tremendously valuable contribution to

the effective provision of responsive services to the community. All meetings are open to the public.   

   CITY COMMITTEES     

Keizer Public Arts Commission  

Budget Committee 
 
Audit Committee

 Community Diversity Engagement Committee 
 
Emergency Planning Committee

General Fund Long Range Planning Task Force

Parks Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Traffic Safety/Bikeways/ Pedestrian Committee

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

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Keizer Volunteer Program  

"Pride, Spirit, And Volunteerism"  

History 
The concept of volunteerism is not new to the City of Keizer.  In fact, when the City was formed in 1982, volunteerism was considered the foundation from which the City would be developed.  Today, literally every facet of the City's operations is supported by a wide variety of volunteers just like you; people who want to get involved in helping our community and each other reach their full potential.
 
The very first committee created upon incorporation was the Appointment Commission. Its mission was to coordinate and promote volunteerism through the recruitment of citizens to serve on the various commissions, committees and task forces. Abolished in 1984, the concept was resurrected by City Council resolution on July 15, 1991, with the creation of the Volunteer Coordinating Committee.  

Volunteer Hours 
There is an expectation that a volunteer appointed to a commission, committee, or task force will attend at least 75% of all scheduled meetings.
  
How Appointments Are Made 
Although commission, committee and task force appointments are limited, vacancies do occur.  The Mayor, City Council and the Volunteer Coordinating Committee are committed to diverse community representation.
  

When an appointment is required the Volunteer Coordinating Committee seeks out qualified applicants to recommend to the appointing authority (Mayor, City Council, or City Staff).  A variety of search methods, such as newsprint and radio advertisement, posters and flyers, public announcements at a variety of meetings, and, of course, word of mouth has been successfully utilized.
 
To assist you in your understanding of what a commission, committee, or task force/ad-hoc group is the following definitions apply:  

  • Commission:  A governmental body having administrative authority to accomplish its duties. Example: The Planning Commission.  
  • Committee/Board:  A body of citizens delegated to consider, investigate, take action, or report on some matter. Examples: Budget Committee, Volunteer Coordinating Committee, Keizer Tomorrow Committee, and Parks Advisory Board  
  • Task Force/Ad-Hoc Group:  A temporary grouping to accomplish a definite objective.  Examples:  Community Build Task Force

  Keizer City Council Committee Protocol  

  Committees appointed by the Keizer City Council will follow the following protocol:  

  1.   Committee decisions are to be made during scheduled meetings.  
  2.   All Committee meetings are open to the public and are required to receive public testimony.  
  3.   Keizer City Council and the Keizer City Manager must be given a full copy of all Committee meeting minutes.  
  4.   All Committee projects and/or recommendations must be approved by Keizer City Council manner, unless pre-approved limits have been set by the City Council:  
    •   A plan, project, or recommendation will be formulated with information regarding any fiscal impact, neighborhood impact, etc.  This information should include possible resources and or solutions.  
    •   This information will then be presented at a Keizer City Council meeting.  
    •   Keizer City Council will determine if the plan, project, or recommendation is feasible and will direct the Keizer City Manager to implement.  
    •   The Keizer City manager will in turn direct the appropriate staff to work on a recommendation to be returned to Keizer City Council in a timely manner.  

Volunteers have become a very special part of the City of Keizer and we hope you will consider becoming part of our team.  For more information please call the City Recorder's office at 503-856-3412 or 503-856-3418.
 
 The City of Keizer does not discriminate against any individual in regard to participation in programs offered on the basis of that individual's age, race, sex, creed, color, national origin, or physical challenge.
 
All committee, commissions, or ad-hoc/task force meetings are open to the public. The Volunteer Coordinating Committee encourages interested citizens to attend. For a calendar of meetings, please see the "Meeting Material's" section of the the website. Thank you!