Role of Advisory Group

The Advisory Group is an advisory body to City of Milwaukie staff and Planning Commission regarding recommendations for updating the City’s Zoning Code for natural resources. The group is composed of a mix of agency and community representatives as well as property owners and residents who may be directly affected by the proposed code changes. All meetings are open to the public and the group itself has no formal membership. We anticipate that the Advisory Group will meet four or five times between September 2009 and June 2010. Participants will be notified in advance of each scheduled meeting.

Meeting Protocols

• Read materials distributed in advance.

• Arrive on time.

• Put cell phones on silent mode.

• Treat everyone with respect.

• Focus questions and comments on the topic of discussion and on the agenda.

• Listen carefully with the intent of understanding.

• Let others finish before speaking.

• Share the air - Let others speak once before speaking twice.

• Raise issues honestly, clearly, and early in the process.

• Set aside personal interests in order to seek the best set of solutions for the community.

• Collaborate with other group members. Seek to find common ground.

• End meetings on time. If agenda items cannot be completed on time, decide if the meeting should be extended or if an additional meeting should be scheduled.

• Do your best to attend all meetings. If you miss a meeting, get up to speed on your own prior to attending the next meeting.

• Participate!

Last updated: 10/26/2009