Board adopts CBAC code changes on second reading; ordinance clarifies membership and operations

Oct 31, 2025

The board adopted an ordinance amending chapter 3 of the county code governing budget advisory committees and CBAC operations. Staff said changes clarify membership, responsibilities and compliance; the board retained language keeping DA and sheriff offices included after an amendment.

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On second reading Oct. 31, Multnomah County commissioners adopted an ordinance amending chapter 3 of the county code to clarify membership, responsibilities and operations of departmental budget advisory committees (CBACs). Amada Perez, director of the Office of Community Involvement, said the Central CBAC prepared the changes following a multi‑year improvement plan. Perez said the ordinance clarifies membership, minimum sizes and responsibilities to improve programmatic compliance and recruitment.

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