Boards and Committees
Overview
The City Council recognizes the importance of the public involvement process and the contributions citizens can offer. As the recipients of government services, citizens may best be able to identify where efficiencies and improvements may benefit the city. Council has therefore created a system of boards and commissions designed to foster the relationship between the city and its citizens and ensure that the city considers and appropriately weighs the needs and interests of all Sherwood citizens.
Public Notice – Boards & Commissions Vacancies
The City of Sherwood has several openings on a variety of citizen boards and commissions and is seeking applicants to serve their community.
Application
To apply, please submit a Board and Commissions Application below. Member recruitment begins in June each year; however applications are accepted throughout the year. Vacancies occur due to term expirations or resignations. The applicant appointment process can take several months. The interview is an opportunity for the Council Liaison, staff representative, and the applicant to visit informally about the community and board appointment. After the interview process is concluded, a selection is made based on application questions, interview, and a willingness to serve and attend the meetings, and if a suitable vacancy is available. Applicants will be contacted after the appointments are official.
Each B/C has its own bylaws , which can be found below. In general, most B/C meet once a month for at least two hours, except the Planning Commission who meets twice a month and the Budget Committee who meets three to four times annually as needed for the upcoming fiscal year. Before applying, we encourage applicants to attend a or watch a previous B/C meeting to ensure that the B/C is good fit. All B/C meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Public Meetings Law: B/C Meeting Calendar.
Public Meeting Law (PML) Grievances
Sherwood meeting bodies, including the City Council and all boards and committees, are subject to Oregon’s Public Meetings Law. Violations of PML should be reported through the grievance process outlined by state law and the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC). To report a violation of PML by a Sherwood meeting body, please submit a written grievance statement to the City Recorder by email to CityRecorder@Sherwoodoregon.gov, by mail, or in-person at City Hall (22560 SW Pine St, Sherwood, OR 97140). Once received, the city will initiate the process as outlined by the OGEC.