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

Meetings
Three meetings are held throughout the year.

Staff Liaison
Cindy Trimp
503-718-2406
cindy.trimp@tigard-or.gov

Purpose
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.

General Information
The Budget Committee consists of members of the City Council, including the Mayor and an equal number of appointed members, who must be qualified voters of the city and are not employees, officers or agents of the city. The members have staggered, three year terms.

There are approximately six meetings throughout the year, with the majority of those being in late April/May. The committee schedules meetings to review and hear discussion on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. All meetings are advertised and open to the public.

Current Budget Cycle
Tigard Forward: FY 2022-23

Previous Meeting Materials & Bylaws
Meeting materials folder

Staff Liaison
Cindy Trimp
503-718-2406
cindy.trimp@tigard-or.gov

Purpose
The Charter Review Committee will offer input on specific amendment language, suggestions to improve, clarify or modernize the Charter, or recommendations to further research sections that require additional consideration or deliberation.

Originally adopted by voters in 1962, the city charter is our version of a “constitution” and guides our structure and operations. Amendments to the charter have been made multiple times throughout the years. Until now, however, a comprehensive review of the charter has not been completed.  

The Charter Review Committee consists of

• Margaret Doherty, Karen Emerson, Nathan Jackson, Derek Lawson, Lindsey Murphy, and Dolly Specht (voting members from the community)
• Holly Fenton, Zeena Pinto, and William Simpson (alternates)
• John Cook, Jeanette Shaw and Jason Snider (elected officials)
• Zachary Clairmont (youth member)
• City Recorder Carol Krager

Meetings
2nd and 4th Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Meeting Materials

• View Agendas and Minutes
• Watch previous meetings

Public Comments
Written comments may be submitted to Jesse Raymundo, Deputy City Recorder at jesse.raymundo@tigard-or.gov prior to the start of each meeting.

Staff Liaison
Jesse Raymundo
Deputy City Recorder
503-718-2417 | Email

Purpose
CCE 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.

Meeting Materials
View agendas and minutes

Meetings
The CCE meets the third Wednesday of every other month from 7 PM– 8:30 PM

Bylaws
Download the CCE Bylaws

Eligibility to Serve

Members must reside, own property, own a business or work in Tigard Urban Service Boundaries.

Staff Liaison
Nicole Hendrix
503-718-2416
nicoleh@tigard-or.gov

Purpose
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. The function of the board is established under Tigard Municipal Code 2.36.

Meetings

The Library Board typically meets at 6:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. These are hybrid meetings and are open to the public.

• Those wishing to attend in person, meet in the 2^nd Floor Conference Room at the Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard).
• Join us virtually.  Meeting information to attend virtually.

The Library Board consists of seven community members and two alternates appointed by the City Council for four year terms. Of the seven members, at least six shall reside within the Tigard city limits and one may reside outside the city. The alternates do not vote.

Meeting Materials
Meeting Agendas and Minutes

By Laws
Library Board By-laws 2022

Staff Liaison
Halsted Bernard
503-718-2501
halstedb@tigard-or.gov

Current Board Members

• Regular Members: Christopher Allen, Helen Allen, Mary Bogert, Candice Coleman, Shirley Edwards, Jim Ivler, Kate Ristau
• Alternates: Bart Hawkins, Alan Smith

On the Podcast

Kate Ristau, Tigard Library Board member, talks about her experience on the Library Board.

Purpose
To advise and advocate for park and recreation opportunities for a growing Tigard.

General Information
The board meets the second Monday of each month at 7 PM. These meetings are open to the public.

The board consists of seven community members appointed by the City Council for four year terms. The council also appoints alternate board members; one from the Tigard-Tualatin School Board, and the other from the Tigard Planning Commission. There can also be two ex-officio members.

The board consists of the following members: 

• Wayne Gross (Chair), Ellen Seminara (Vice Chair), Scott Winkels, Darlene Dick, Natalie Newgard, Sean Ernes, Joleine Sigler
• Alternates: Leah Matthew and James Essenberg
• Council Liaison: Councilor Heidi Lueb
• TTSD Representative: Unassigned

Meeting Materials

View agendas and minutes

Bylaws

Download the PRAB Bylaws

The board has responsibility to advise the public works director and City Council regarding park and recreation policies, budget, facilities, programs and other needs of the community to provide quality park and recreation services.

Staff Liaison
Rick Gruen
503-718-2583 | Email

On the Podcast
Rick Gruen, Tigard's Manager of Parks, Recreation, and Green Infrastructure, talks about the work of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Purpose

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.  

Public Hearings
Visit the Meetings & Hearings webpage for additional information on Public Hearings.

Meetings
The Commission usually meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. These meetings are open to the public.

View meeting agendas and minutes here.

Bylaws
The commission, through Chapter 2.08 of the Tigard Municipal Code, was established by laws and rules of procedure.

Download the Planning Commission Bylaws

Team Liaison
Tom McGuire
503-718-2490
tomm@tigard-or.gov

Council Liaison
Councilor Jai Raj Singh

Meet the Commissioners
The City of Tigard Planning Commission consists of nine members appointed by the City Council.

• Cristina Bowerman, George Brandt, Bijeta Choudhury, Nathan Jackson, Ahsha Miranda, John Roberts, Craig Schuck, Keshavan (K7) Tiruvallur, Jamie Watson
• Dan Murphy (Alternate)

Purpose
The creation of a Public Safety Advisory Board is one idea that grew from community input and Council discussion in response to the killing of George Floyd. This limited duration Board reviewed public safety practices, with similar community input and draft frameworks anticipated for all other areas of city operations. The Public Safety Advisory Board was resolved on June 27, 2022 after 72 hours of meetings over 18 months.

Board Materials
View the PSAB Final Report
View the 2022 Award for Good Governance
View previous agendas and minutes

Staff Liaison
Alex Richardson
Email

Purpose
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.

The commission consists of eleven members who are residents of Tigard or own a business or property within the TIF Districts. They are appointed by the City Council for 3-year terms. Two alternate members are also appointed for 1-year terms.

Effective January 1, 2023, the commission consists of the following members: Travis Diskin, Scott Hancock, Renette Hier, Adrian Hinckley, Tom Murphy, Amanda Sharp, Elise Shearer, Chris Sjolin, Robert Tomasovic, Gabriel Velasquez, Justin Watson, and Derrick Wright.

Meetings
The commission generally meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM. These meetings are open to the public.

View agendas and minutes

Bylaws
Download the TCAC Bylaws

The Town Center Advisory Commission was established under Tigard Municipal Code 2.64.060.

Staff Liaison
Sean Farrelly
503-718-2420
sean@tigard-or.gov

Contact the commission by email at TCAC@tigard-or.gov

Purpose
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.

Meeting Materials
View agendas and minutes

Bylaws
Download the Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee Bylaws

Staff Liaison
Dave Roth
503-718-2457
daver@tigard-or.gov

General Information
The committee consists of eleven members who are residents of Tigard or own or have primary management responsibility for a business in Tigard. The committee includes representation from self-identified pedestrian, bicycle, and transit advocates. They are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms. Alternate members are appointed for one-year terms. The TTAC typically meets the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. These meetings are open to the public.

Purpose
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.

Meeting Materials
View agendas and minutes

Staff Liaison
Brian Rager
503-718-2471
brianr@tigard-or.gov

General Information
The board will consist of five members. Three members of the board are elected officials from the City of Tigard, City of Durham, and Tigard Water District. Two board members shall be "at-large" members representing customers within the Tigard Water Service Area (TWSA). The board meets every other month to review and provide an advisory role to the Tigard City Council on various issues related to the delivery of safe and reliable drinking water to the community.

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

Guiding Principles

• Through empowerment young people know they are valued by the adults in their community.
• Through involvement, young people serve useful roles in their school, family and community.
• Through volunteering, young people provide service to others in the community.
• Through respect, young people feel safe in their community.

Stay in Touch

- Visit TYAC website
- View agendas and minutes
- Download the TYAC Bylaws

Staff Liaison

Alex Richardson
503-718-2742
alex.richardson@tigard-or.gov

On the Podcast 

Former TYAC President Zack Dean reflects on how TYAC played a role in his future success.