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Apply to a citizen advisory group

Vacancies are filled year-round. Recruitment for positions that expire December 31, 2026, will be made beginning in November 2026.

Applicants must live within the Albany city limits. By policy, councilors shall make appointment from their respective wards whenever possible. The mayor’s appointments are at-large.

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Residents may not serve simultaneously on the Budget Committee, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission as these groups have the greatest influence on city council decisions.

Airport Advisory Commission
Term: 3 years

Membership may be extended to any qualified person with an interest in the Albany Municipal Airport with the exception of anyone found to have significant financial interest in the anticipated considerations of the Commission. Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart from within their ward whenever possible with nominations ratified by the Council.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor Newton, Ward 1a)
  2. Term expires: 12/31/2028
    (appointed by Councilor Van Drimmelen, Ward 2a)

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Arts Commission
Term: 3 years

At least two members of the Commission shall be a representative of the local arts community or have a background or professional knowledge of the arts. Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart from within their ward whenever possible with nominations ratified by the Council.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Mayor Alex Johnson II)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor McLeod, Ward 2b)
  3. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor McGhee, Ward 3a)

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Budget Review Committee
Term: 4 years

Members must be city residents and must be registered voters. No person shall serve simultaneously on the Budget Review Committee, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission. Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart from within their ward whenever possible with nominations ratified by the Council.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2030
    (appointed by Councilor McGhee, Ward 3a)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2030
    (appointed by Councilor Smith, Ward 3b)

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Community Development Commission
Term: 3 years

The City Council shall endeavor to ensure the interests of low- and moderate-income residents or under-served populations are represented on the Commission. Knowledge of local nonprofit services, the housing and/or financial or business markets is desired but not required. Members are not permitted to serve more than three consecutive three-year terms.

Currently available positions:

  1. Term expires: 12/31/2027
    (appointed by Councilor Newton, Ward 1a)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor Van Drimmelen, Ward 2a)
  3. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor Smith, Ward 3b)

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Human Relations Commission
Term: 3 years

The city council will endeavor to appoint commissioners who represent a cross-section of the entire community. Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor Newton, Ward 1a)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor Van Drimmelen, Ward 2a)

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Landmarks Commission
Term: 3 years

Each member shall have demonstrable knowledge, interest, or competence in historic preservation and additionally in one of the following fields: architecture, landscape architecture, history, art history, education, construction, real estate, development, urban planning, archaeology, law, finance, cultural geography, cultural anthropology, local history, or related disciplines. Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council. The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) requires members of this group to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) for the State of Oregon.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Mayor Alex Johnson II)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor Newton, Ward 1a)

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Library Board
Term: 4 years

Appointments begin July 1. No person shall hold appointment as a member for more than two full consecutive terms, but any person may be appointed again to the board after an interval of one year. No person shall serve simultaneously on the Budget Review Committee, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission. Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.

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Parks, Recreation and Tree Advisory Commission
Term: 3 years

No person shall serve simultaneously on the Budget Review Committee, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission. Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Mayor Alex Johnson II)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor McGhee, Ward 3a)

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Planning Commission
Term: 4 years

No more than two voting members shall be engaged principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit as an individual, or be a member of a partnership, or officer or employee of any corporation or other legal entity that is engaged principally in the buying, selling or developing of real estate for profit. No person shall serve simultaneously on the Budget Review Committee, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission. No voting member shall be related to another voting member of the Commission nor to a member of the City Council closer than the third degree of either blood relationship or through affinity Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council. The Mayor has three appointments that are at -large; however, no more than four members shall be from any single ward of the city. The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) requires members of this group to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) for the State of Oregon.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2030
    (appointed by Councilor Newton, Ward 1a)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2030
    (appointed by Councilor McGhee, Ward 3a)

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Public Safety Commission
Term: 4 years

The Mayor and Council may appoint one member outside the city as a representative of the rural fire districts that contract with the City for fire protection. Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2030
    (appointed by City Council)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2030
    (appointed by Mayor Alex Johnson II)
  3. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2030
    (appointed by Councilor McLeod, Ward 2b)
  4. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2030
    (appointed by Councilor McGhee, Ward 3a)

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Tourism Advisory Committee
Term: 3 years

Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council. The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) requires members of this group to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) for the State of Oregon.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor McLeod, Ward 2b)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor Smith, Ward 3b)

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Transportation Advisory Commission
Term: 3 years

Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797) Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.

Currently available positions:

  1. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor Van Drimmelen, Ward 2a)
  2. New term: 1/1/2027–12/31/2029
    (appointed by Councilor McGhee, Ward 3a)

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Serve on a Citizen Advisory Group

Vacancies are filled year-round with recruitment for most groups in November.

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Member & Staff Manual

This manual is intended to function as both a guideline and a governing framework for the City’s standing and ad hoc advisory groups.

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Member Training

General for all members

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Land use issues

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