Are you interested in increasing the community’s ability to have an impact on government decisions? Would you like to help the City of Portland to involve the public in ways that are more inclusive and meaningful? If so, consider serving on the Public Involvement Advisory Council for the City of Portland.

Two positions are currently open for youth who live in Portland and are between the ages of 16 and 22. Applications being accepted until June 25th, 2009.

The Public Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC) was created in 2008 to strengthen the City’s commitment to public involvement. PIAC assists City bureaus in creating consistent expectations and processes for public involvement activities. PIAC is made up of both community members and city staff.

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