Boards, Commissions & Committees

  • When possible, Council will not appoint people currently serving on another governing body to the Planning Commission or Budget Committee.
  • When appointing people to any of the other City boards, commissions or committees, the Council shall take into account whether that person is being reappointed for a subsequent term, is currently serving on another governing body or currently appointed to another City board, commission or committee.
  • When possible, the Council will appoint people to serve on one City board, commission or committee only.

Current Openings

The City of Springfield is seeking dedicated individuals who want to offer their talents, experience, and perspectives to help make a difference in the Springfield community! Community members are needed for a variety of Springfield boards, committees, and commission opportunities. We are accepting applications through February 26, 2024 at 5:00p.m.

For additional information and details about the Springfield boards, committees, and commissions click here.

Click the link below to complete the general application form.

General Application Form

We ask that you complete and submit your application electronically if possible. Applications can be submitted electronically to cmomail@springfield-or.gov or returned to the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon 97477.

City Boards, Commissions & Committees

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is a good way to get to know us and to serve the community. The City has numerous boards and commissions on which you could serve. For more information, contact the City Manager’s Office at 541.726.3700, or email cmomail@springfield-or.gov

Arts Commission
The Springfield Arts Commission was created by the Springfield City Council to promote the arts in Springfield.  The commission gives assistance to local artists in the form of grant sponsorship, networking, education, exhibits, and occasionally funding.  The commission meets the second Tuesday of each month (except for July and August) at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Contact: Mindy Linder 544-744-3388.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The Springfield Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was established to provide input on bicycle and pedestrian policies, infrastructure, programs, education, and enforcement. The committee advises the Springfield City Council and City staff on matters relating to pedestrian and bicycle planning.  Contact: Drew Larson, 541-726-3661. For more information about past and current meetings, please go to: Springfield Oregon Speaks!

Budget Committee
This statutory committee guides the long-range financial plan and develops the City’s annual budget. This Committee meets once in December/January, then again in April/May. Contact: Nate Bell, 541-726-2364.

Building Board of Appeals
The Building Board of Appeals determines the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and provides for reasonable interpretations of the Specialty Codes enumerated in Articles 2 through 6 of the Building Safety Codes. The board also listens to variance applications relating to the Springfield Sign Code. Contact: Chris Carpenter, 541-744-4153.

City Council
The Springfield City Council holds regular meetings each first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Work sessions are held on the second and fourth Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Councilors are elected by the residents of Springfield as the local governing body to set policies for the operation of the City of Springfield. The Council has all the authority granted to them by State Law and the City Charter. Contact: Nancy Newton, 541-726-3700.

Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee is a volunteer body that advises the Springfield City Council, Springfield Economic Development Agency, and City staff on the Downtown Springfield Parking Program. Contact: Vahana Horn 541-726-3700.

Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) provides recommendations to the City Council on the best use of the City’s allotment of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. These funds support housing programs, social services, affordable rental and home ownership housing development, neighborhood revitalization activities, parks and street construction, and downtown redevelopment. Please click on the link above for more information about the Springfield CDAC. Contact: Erin Fifield, 541-726-2302.

Travel Lane County
Travel Lane County is a non-profit organization that aggressively markets the local area and Lane County as a visitor destination and provides services to conventions, tourists, and members as needed. The Travel Lane County Board meets monthly. Contact: Allie Camp, 541-726-3700.

Glenwood Renewal Advisory Committee (GRAC)
The Glenwood Renewal Advisory Committee provides advice to the Springfield Economic Development Agency Board which operates the Glenwood Urban Renewal Plan to develop and redevelop the infrastructure to support the Glenwood Refinement Plan and other development activities outlined in the Glenwood Urban Renewal Plan adopted on December 6, 2004.  The Glenwood Renewal Advisory Committee meets monthly or as needed.  Contact: Allie Camp, 541-726-3700.

Historic Commission
The Historic Commission is a statutory commission that reviews and makes recommendations to the Planning Commission, Hearings Officer or Springfield City Council concerning certain quasi-judicial decisions and legislative matters for properties within or potentially within the Historic Overlay District. This commission also oversees projects that foster and preserve the community’s heritage. The commission meets every other month. Contact: Tom Sievers, 541-726-2333. Historic Commission general email address: springfieldhistoriccommission@springfield-or.gov. For more information about past and current meetings, please go to: Springfield Oregon Speaks!

History Museum Committee
The Springfield History Museum Committee was established by the City Council in 2017 when the Museum rejoined the City of Springfield to help guide the vision of the Museum. The Committee assists the Museum Curator in a variety of ways, with a focus on making recommendations for exhibits and programming, assisting with the implementation of exhibits and special events, and assisting with community outreach, publicity, and fundraising. Contact: Maddie McGraw, 541-726-2300.

Human Services Commission
The Human Services Commission is an intergovernmental committee that advises the Board of Commissioners and the Springfield and Eugene City Councils on community needs and priorities for human services and assists in developing a strategic intergovernmental human services management plan for targeting local government resources. Liaisons to this committee can be either from the Springfield City Council or Budget Committee. Contact: Erin Fifield, 541-726-2302.

Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) Board
LRAPA is the local air protection agency for Lane County. LRAPA is responsible for monitoring Lane County air pollution and determining compliance in the Lane County area with the Federal Clean Air Act. The LRAPA Board oversees the operations of the authority. Contact: Nancy Newton, 541-726-3700.

Lane Workforce Partnership (formerly SWPIC)
Lane Workforce Partnership directs the operation of local employment and training programs funded under the federal Job Training Partnership Act. Contact: Allie Camp, 541-726-3700.

Library Advisory Board
The Library Board advises the Springfield City Council and City Manager on issues related to Library development, services, and policies. The Board meets the first Tuesday of each month.  Contact: Emily David, 541-726-2235.

McKenzie River Watershed Council
The McKenzie River Watershed Council was formed to help address watershed management issues in the McKenzie River Watershed and provide a framework for coordination and cooperation among key interests in the development and implementation of a watershed action program. The Council meets monthly.

Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC)
The Metropolitan Policy Committee was formed to consolidate several intergovernmental committees, including the Metro Cable TV Commission, Metro Plan Policy Committee, Metro Transportation Committee, and Urban Transition Committee. This committee reviews policy issues related to metropolitan, intergovernmental cooperation and also serves as an appeal body when differences occur in approval of Metro Plan Amendments. The committee consists of two elected officials each from Eugene, Springfield and Lane County. Contact: Nancy Newton, 541-726-3700.

Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC)
The MWMC is a cooperative community partnership with the mission to protect our community’s health and the environment by providing high-quality wastewater services to the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area in partnership with the Cities of Eugene and Springfield and Lane County. Local representatives from each of the regional partners serve on the Commission. Each partner has both an elected official and a citizen representative (except for the City of Eugene which has two citizen representatives to reflect a proportional number of customers.) The Commission meets on the second Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Contact: Matt Stouder, MWMC Executive Officer 541-736-1006.

Neighborhood Watch Board
The Neighborhood Watch Board organizes and operates the Springfield Neighborhood Watch Program. Neighborhood Watch promotes safety through neighborhood unity and partnership with law enforcement. The Board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. except for June, September, November, and March. During those months the board meets at 5 p.m. and the general meeting follows at 6 p.m. Contact: Wendy Polen, 541-726-3729.

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Springfield City Council and other public agencies on policy matters related to planning, zoning, and development within the city. The Planning Commission also serves as the City’s Committee for Citizen Involvement with responsibility for approving community participation programs and opportunities for participating in land use matters affecting the city. The Planning Commission meets each first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: Sarah Weaver, 541-726-3653. For more information about past and current meetings, please go to: Springfield Oregon Speaks!

Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC)
Coordinating Councils were created by the Oregon legislature to coordinate countywide public safety and criminal justice services. Contact: Nancy Newton, 541-726-3700.

Springfield Police Advisory Committee
The Springfield Police Advisory Committee is a task force that provides input regarding police policy matters and long-range plan implementation to the Chief of Police. The task force reviews police policies and makes recommendations to the Springfield City Council. The task force meets on the first Thursday of every month. Contact: Tiffany Monroe 541-726-3721.