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The League of Oregon Cities Board of Directors convenes committees comprised of board members and representatives from member cities to research, evaluate, deliberate and provide consultation and recommendations to the full board or executive director on relevant issues or LOC projects.

Unless otherwise noted, these committee meetings are open to the public. Agenda packets and minutes are prepared for each meeting and will be made available on the website.

Executive Committee

The LOC Executive Committee of the LOC Board of Directors includes the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, and the most senior voting director serving in a position reserved for an individual holding an appointed position with a member city. The functions of the Executive Committee include providing direction to the staff between board meetings, and such other functions on behalf of the board as the board authorizes.

Committee Members:

LOC Staff Liaison: Patty Mulvihill, Executive Director - pmulvihill@orcities.org

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to reviewing and monitoring the spending policy of the LOC consistent with the LOC’s Strategic Plan.  It shall review and monitor the LOC’s budget, including program and management appropriations and capital spending, while simultaneously providing the Executive Director and Finance Director financial analysis, advice and oversight of LOC’s fiscal resources and expenditures.

Committee Members:

LOC Staff Liaison: Patty Mulvihill, Executive Director - pmulvihill@orcities.org

Budget Committee

The LOC Budget Committee is composed of the Executive Committee and a city finance director who is appointed by the President. The functions of the Budget Committee include assisting the Executive Director to prepare the annual budget and assisting in other financial matters as directed by the board.

Committee Members:

LOC Staff Liaisons: Patty Mulvihill, Executive Director - pmulvihill@orcities.org

Bylaws Review Committee

The LOC is governed by three sets of documents: the LOC Constitution, a 190 Agreement and the LOC Bylaws. The Bylaws Review Committee is responsible for comprehensively reviewing the LOC Bylaws and providing recommendations to the full board for further discussion and adoption. The Bylaws Review Committee is ad-hoc in nature and only convenes when necessary.  Persons are not appointed to serve on the Committee until it is convened.  The Committee is not expected to be convened until 2024/2025.

LOC Staff Liaison: Jayme Pierce, General Counsel - jpierce@orcities.org

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee

The DEIA Committee shall assist the Board of Directors and Executive Director in their oversight of the LOC’s policies, initiatives, and strategic goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Committee is intended to be comprised of municipal officials who are responsible for helping the LOC bring about the cultural changes necessary for the organization, both internally and externally, to be equitable, inclusive, welcoming and an enriching environment for all.

Learn more about the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee

Committee Members:

LOC Staff Liaison: Lisa Trevino, Member Engagement Director - ltrevino@orcities.org

Conference Planning Committee

This committee is comprised of individuals representing each of the 12 regions of the state who are charged with developing relevant and timely content for the LOC Annual Conference. This committee is also responsible for reviewing submissions for the awards program and scholarship applications. This committee is advisory to the executive director.

LOC Staff Liaison: Lisa Trevino, Member Engagement Director - ltrevino@orcities.org

Legal Advocacy Committee

This committee supports LOC’s legal advocacy efforts by reviewing requests for or identifying opportunities for the LOC to participate as an amicus curiae and by identifying opportunities for the LOC to initiate or otherwise participate in litigation in the interests of Oregon cities. This committee is advisory to the executive director.

Learn more about the Legal Advocacy Committee

Committee Members:

LOC Staff Liaison: Jayme Pierce, General Counsel - jpierce@orcities.org

Policy Committees

Legislative committees and special work groups are the foundation of the LOC’s policy development process. Composed of city officials, these groups are charged with analyzing policy and technical issues and recommending positions and strategies for the LOC. In addition, LOC staff rely on the input and expertise of committee members as they advocate for city interests in the legislature and with state and federal agencies.

View Policy Committee Member Rosters 

LOC Staff Liaison: Jim McCauley, Legislative Director - jmccauley@orcities.org

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee provides immediate insight and guidance to the Executive Director and Legislative Director during State legislative sessions when the LOC must take a position on a bill or amendment that could result in conflict between established Board policies or could result in an impact that could not have reasonably been anticipated or foreseen when the Board established the organization’s legislative priorities.  Meetings of the Committee occur as needed, typically during the legislative session – all occur virtually.  The Committee is comprised of at least eight members that include representation from each of the seven Policy Committees.  Additional members can be appointed by the Legislative Director and Executive Director.  Persons appointed to serve on the Legislative Committee serve two-year terms. 

LOC Staff Liaison: Jim McCauley, Legislative Director - jmccauley@orcities.org