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Community Involvement Advisory Committee Application Form

About the Community Involvement Advisory Committee

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) are seeking volunteers to serve on the state's Community Involvement Advisory Committee (CIAC).

Members of the CIAC are appointed by the Land Conservation and Development Commission to advise LCDC on community engagement in land use planning. CIAC is a permanent committee established by state law (ORS 197.160) and its work centers on Statewide Planning Goal 1, which is focused on community engagement.

DLCD is recruiting three new members to be the representative for two at-large seats and for Oregon's Congressional District 6 which covers Polk and Yamhill counties as well as parts of Marion, Clackamas and Washington counties. (map)

The committee furthers community involvement in land use planning through activities such as:
  • Advising LCDC on matters concerning community involvement in Oregon land use planning and the statewide planning program
  • Advising DLCD staff on community engagement related to land use policy development
  • Gathering and sharing information about community involvement techniques and best practices
  • Facilitating the annual Achievement in Community Engagement (ACE) Awards
CIAC is comprised of ten volunteers, one from each of Oregon’s six Congressional Districts and four at-large positions.

LCDC appoints committee members to four-year terms. Committee members must be available for quarterly meetings and have sufficient time for the committee’s work.

Regular travel is not a requirement of this position, and meetings are held virtually. Currently, meetings are held quarterly.
Staff and CIAC members will review applications at the November 2026 meeting and plan to make a recommendation to LCDC for appointment at their December 2026 meeting.

If you are interested, please complete the following application.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2026.
1.Please tell us about yourself:
Name (First and Last)(Required.)
2.How did you hear about the CIAC recruitment?
3.Will you represent your organization as a member of the CIAC?
4.What is your email address?(Required.)
5.What is your phone number?
6.If you live or work in Congressional District 6, we will consider you for that position in addition to the At-Large seats. Do you live or work in Congressional District 6?(Required.)
7.What is your home zip code?
8.What is your work zip code?
9.In a few sentences, describe what motivates you to serve on the State's Community Involvement Advisory Committee.
10.The CIAC currently holds quarterly meetings that are three hours long. Three virtually and once a year CIAC members are invited (but not required) to attend an in-person meeting. Will you be able to participate in quarterly, virtual meetings?
11.These are interests and perspectives LCDC would like to see on the CIAC. Please check all that apply to you.
12.What other lived experience, skills or knowledge would you expect to bring to the CIAC?  
13.Please let us know your race/ethnicity, gender and primary work location so we can ensure this opportunity is reaching a diversity of Oregon communities.

How do you identify from a racial and ethnic perspective?
14.We are also trying to create a committee reflecting Oregon’s gender diversity:
15.Please let us know your age range.
16.As of the 2020 census, 14% of Oregonians identify as living with a disability. Do you identify this way?
17.What is your total annual household income?
18.Do you own or rent your home?