Boards and Commissions

The City of Medford has several Boards and Commissions that serve as an advisory role to the City Council. Most Boards and Commissions require that you live within the Medford City limits or in Medford's Urban Growth Area, and they generally meet once per month.  The Boards & Commissions Handbook(PDF, 1MB) provides additional information on member rules, duties and responsibilities.

Current Commission Vacancies

CANDIDATES SOUGHT FOR MEDFORD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Get Involved – Annual Recruitment is NOW!  The Medford Mayor and City Council are looking for people interested in serving on City Boards, Commissions and Committees.  To qualify for most positions, candidates must maintain a physical residence, own real property or own a business within Medford’s Urban Growth Boundary. 

Visit our website at www.medfordoregon.gov for more information or to apply.  Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2024.  

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3-year term):  Two full‑term positions (expiring 01/31/2028) and one partial-term position (expiring 01/31/2026).  Meets monthly.  Committee advises the City Council on plans and issues related to non-motorized transportation in the City of Medford.  Candidates are sought to represent pedestrian interests, cycling interests and other non-motorized transportation modes.

ART SELECTION COMMITTEE (3-year term):  Two full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2028).  Committee meets when requested by the City Council or Parks and Recreation Commission.  Committee advises the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission on matters pertaining to the selection and acquisition of public art, including prescribed implementation of the Public Art Selection and Acquisition Policy.

CEMETERY COMMISSION (3-year term):  Two full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2028).  Meets quarterly.  Commission makes recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the funding and operation of the Eastwood Cemetery.  Commission also works to secure donations and bequests for the Cemetery Trust Fund.

COMMISSION ON ACCESS, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (3-year term):  Two full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2028).  Meets monthly.  Commission advises the City Council on access, diversity, equity and inclusion strategies that strengthen connections and improve success in diverse community groups and with City government.

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (3-year term):  Four full‑term positions (expiring 01/31/2028) and one partial-term position (expiring 01/31/2026).  Meets monthly.  Commission administers the City’s General Fund Grant program and acts as an advisor to the City Council on the appropriate implementation of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, related programs and statutory responsibilities. 

Available positions: at-large member, affordable housing representative, educational institution representative and “lived homelessness experience” representative.

HOSPITAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD (5-year term):  One full-term position (expiring 01/31/2030).  Meets only when called, generally once per year.  Board acts as a conduit which allows non-profit hospital facilities to float tax-free bonds.

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (3-year term):  Three full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2028) and one partial-term position (expiring 01/31/2027).  Meets monthly.  Commission acts as an advisor to the City Council on matters affecting housing development pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in the City of Medford. 

Available positions: at-large member, affordable housing developer, construction and development representative, realtor/multi-family housing operator.

LANDMARKS & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (4-year term):  One full-term position (expiring 01/31/2029).  Meets monthly.  Commission approves Historic Plan reviews and exceptions or changes; investigates any building, structure or other physical object in the City which is of historic significance; and institutes and supports programs and projects that further the historic policy of the City of Medford.

PARKING COMMITTEE (3-year term):  Two full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2028) and two partial-term positions (expiring 01/31/2026).  Meets monthly.  Committee advises the Transportation Commission on matters related to parking in the Central Business District (CBD). 

Available positions: at-large member and CBD property/business owners, employees or residents. 

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (3-year term):  Three full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2028).  Meets monthly.  Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition and development of public parks, recreation facilities, greenways and spaces.

PLANNING COMMISSION (4-year term):  Two full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2029) and one partial-term position (expiring 01/31/2027).  Meets twice monthly.  Commission is the approving authority for zone changes, planned unit developments, conditional use permits, exceptions, land divisions, etc.; makes recommendations and suggestions to the City Council and other public authorities on matters relating to zoning, growth and development in the City of Medford. 

POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3-year term): Four full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2028).  Meets quarterly. Committee assists the Medford Police Department in exploring solutions to community issues and serves as a forum for community members to seek redress for unresolved police complaints.

Available positions:  business community representative, minority representative, resident citizen of Ward 2 and resident citizen of Ward 4.

SITE PLAN & ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION (4-year term):   Three full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2029) and one partial-term position (expiring 01/31/2027).  Meets twice monthly.  Commission is the approving authority for Site Plan and Architectural Review, looking at architecture, landscaping, signage and any other improvements of new development projects and existing structures. 

Available positions: at-large member, licensed engineer and licensed landscaper.

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (3-year term):  Two full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2028).  Meets monthly.  Commission works with the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, Parking Committee, Rogue Valley Transportation District, Traffic Coordinating Committee and Transportation Advocacy Committee of the Medford/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (TRADCO) to advise the City Council and the Planning Commission on all matters affecting transportation policy in the City of Medford and surrounding area. 

Positions are at large.

TREE COMMITTEE (3-year term):  Two full-term positions (expiring 01/31/2028). Meets monthly.  Committee advises the Parks and Recreation Commission on matters regarding trees in the rights-of-way and parklands.

WATER COMMISSION (5-year term): One full-term position (expiring 01/31/2030). Meets twice monthly. Commission maintains, manages and operates the water system for the needs of the City of Medford.

 

YOUTH CANDIDATES SOUGHT FOR
MEDFORD BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

To qualify for these positions, candidates must reside within City limits and be enrolled in a Medford high school, Medford public charter high school or be home-schooled in Medford. 

YOUTH MEMBER OF THE ART SELECTION COMMITTEE (1-year term):  One partial-term position (expiring 06/30/2025).  Meets when requested by the City Council or Parks and Recreation Commission.  Committee advises the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission on matters pertaining to the selection and acquisition of public art, including prescribed implementation of the Public Art Selection and Acquisition Policy.

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Application Process

If you are interested in serving on a City Board, Commission or Committee, you may submit an application at any time. All applications will be kept on file in the City Manager's Office and applicants will be contacted when there is an opening. The process to become appointed is as follows:

  1. Complete and submit an application. 
  2. Applicants will be contacted by a City staff member for an interview.
  3. Most appointments to a Board, Commission, or Committee are made at a regular City Council meeting.

Apply for a City Board, Commission or Committee

Are you ready to apply to serve on a City Board, Commission or Committee? If so, please complete our online application or if you need a paper copy please contact the City Manager's Office at cmo@cityofmedford.org or 541-774-2000.

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