Apply for a Board or Commission

The City of Forest Grove utilizes advisory boards and commissions to guide the City Council on public policy matters impacting the community. These boards and commissions are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Each board or commission varies in size, meeting frequency, and specific responsibilities, but all share the common objective of advising the City Council.

Recruitment for these positions occurs annually; however, applications are accepted throughout the year. Please be aware that submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.

Interview Process

  • Upon receipt of your application, the board-specific staff liaison will reach out to schedule an interview. The interview will be conducted by both the staff liaison and the council liaison associated with the board or commission for which you have applied. 
  • If a recommendation for an appointment is made,
    • applicants will be notified by the staff liaison and,
    • your application and the staff recommendation will be included in the City Council Agenda packet. Please note that your home address and email address will remain confidential and will not be published.
  • Appointments to boards and commissions are formally made by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. Each term lasts for four years.

Boards & Commissions Application

  23. Are you a high school student applicant?*

    Students must be high school grade level and residing or attending school in Forest Grove. Students may serve on any board, except Budget Committee and Planning Commission.

  27. Are you currently on a board or commission and reapplying?*
  29. Which board(s) would you like to apply for? Please select from the dropdowns below your first, second, and third options. Applicants must select 1 board.

    Membership Requirement for Planning Commission: Planning Commissioners are required to file an annual Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission Electronic Filing System in March of each year (ORS 244). SEI filers are required to file if they are seated and hold their position on April 15th of any given year.

  37. Do you reside within the City limits?*
  49. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

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