City of Tigard Boards & Committees


Audit Committee:

 

This committee manages the audit contract with the city’s outside audit firm and oversees the city’s internal control management.

 

Budget Committee:

 

The Budget Committee deliberates on the proposed budget submitted by the city manager and sends an approved budget to the City Council for adoption. The committee also approves tax levies.

 

Committee for Community Engagement (CCE)

 

This Committee is charged with oversight, accountability and policy direction for city engagement activities. This includes review and recommendation on specific plans for community input, feedback, education and information. The goal is to inspire active two-way community engagement, broad participation of diverse community members and encourage shared responsibility and ownership (community members and elected officials) to use knowledge, skills and experience to improve the community and advance the city’s strategic vision.

 

Library Board

 

The Library Board communicates with the city manager and Council about library policies, budget, facilities and other needs of the community to provide quality library service. 

 

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

 

Its purpose is to advise and advocate for park and recreation opportunities for a growing Tigard.

 

Planning Commission:

 

The Planning Commission plays an integral role in the growth and development of Tigard. Planning Commissioners review land use and transportation policy proposals and advise City Council on updates to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, Tigard Community Development Code, and Tigard Zoning Map. They also review and decide whether to approve development proposals that are subject to discretionary approval criteria. 

Much of their work is done within the structure of a public hearing where public testimony is invited and diverse—sometimes conflicting—perspectives are expressed. Planning Commissioners do not represent any particular person, business, or group within Tigard. They must strive to make decisions and provide recommendations that consider existing policies and regulations, the rights of property owners, and the current and future needs of the community, including those who are most vulnerable. 

Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC)

The purpose of the Town Center Advisory Commission (TCAC) is to make recommendations on TIF District policy, budget and implementation to improve Tigard's TIF districts.

Town Center Development Agency (TCDA)

The Town Center Development Agency (TCDA) is charged with the revitalization of downtown and implementation of the Urban Renewal Plan, which was approved by voters in May of 2006. The Tigard City Council serves as the Board of the TCDA.

The source of funding comes from tax increment financing. When the TCDA was established, the assessed value of the district was frozen. Property taxes collected on any growth in assessed value over and above the frozen base (the increment) can be invested by the TCDA on tax increment financing projects to foster economic development in the downtown.

Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC)

 

The Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) acts as an advisory body to the Council and staff. They provide a venue for community involvement opportunities in transportation matters and increase community awareness of transportation issues that affect the City of Tigard. The committee is charged with advising the Council and staff on implementation of the Complete Streets Policy.

 

Water Advisory Board (WAB)

 

The Water Advisory Board (WAB) was created to act as an advisory body to the City Council and staff to continue to work together with the City of Durham and Tigard Water District as good stewards of a fully integrated water supply system for current and future water system users within the Tigard Water Service Area.

 

Youth Advisory Council

 

It is a student volunteer group whose mission is to empower, improve, and connect the lives of Tigard youth.

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