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

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. 

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.

BUDGET COMMITTEE (4-year term):  Two partial-term positions (expiring 01/31/2027 and 01/31/2028).  Meets primarily in the spring to review the City’s budget document prior to forwarding its recommendation to the City Council.  Appointed candidate will also serve on the Medford Urban Renewal Agency (MURA) Budget Committee, which generally meets one time in odd years to review the MURA budget document prior to forwarding its recommendation to the MURA Board of Directors.

UNIFIED APPEAL BOARD (2-year term):  One partial-term position (expiring 01/31/2026).  Meets only when called.  Board performs the function of those boards created by the Uniform Building Codes, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code and Mechanical Code. Members must have knowledge in the building field. 

Position is at large.

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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