Resources for Planning Commissioners

Oregon Government Standards and Practices Laws

The document entitled A Guide for Public Officials (pdf)  Opens a New Window. contains information on conflict of interest, use of office to obtain financial gain, gifts, honoraria, statements of economic interest, post-employment "revolving door" regulations, government standards and practices commission process.

Oregon Statewide Planning Goals

Since 1973, Oregon has maintained a strong statewide program for land use planning. The foundation of that program is a set of 19 Statewide Planning Goals.  

Eugene Code Enabling Legislation and Bylaws

• Eugene Code (Chapter 2, section 2.325) Opens a New Window. 
• Organization and Bylaws of the Eugene Planning Commission Opens a New Window. 

Meeting Information

Oregon Open Meetings Law

Attorney General: Public Meetings Manual, 2019:

• Introduction
• Attorney General’s Manual: II. Public Meetings
• A Quick Reference Guide to Oregon’s Public Meetings Law (pdf) Opens a New Window. 

Quorum

Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. (City Code 2.345(2) Section 2.345 amended by Ordinance No. 20100, enacted December 1, 1997, effective December 31, 1997; and by Ordinance No. 20410, enacted June 9, 2008, effective July 11, 2008.)

Other Resources

• Introduction to Robert’s Rules of Order
• Parliamentary Procedure Tips
• APA Planning Commission pages
• Fair Housing Guide for Developing Age Friendly Zoning Code
• Guide for Examining Local Land Use with a Fair Housing Lens
• Fair Housing Guide for Age Friendly Communities
• Fair Housing Guide for Elected Officials
• Fair Housing Guide for Housing Providers
• Fair Housing Guide for Neighbors