Description: The Design Commission, authorized under Portland City Code 33.710.050, provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture and on maintaining and enhancing Portland's historical and architectural heritage.

Total seats available: Seven

Term length: Four year

Volunteer position description: The Design Commission consists of seven members, none of whom may hold public elective office. The Commission must include a representative of the Regional Arts and Culture Council, one person representing the public at-large, and five members experienced in either design, engineering, financing, construction or management of buildings, and land development. No more than two members may be appointed from any one of these areas of expertise.

Bureau host: Development Services  

Contact: Tim Heron, BDS, 503-823-7726

Website: http://www.portlandonline.com/bds/index.cfm?c=43126&a=168799