The Metro Council confirmed today the appointment of 15 representatives to serve on Metro's new Public Engagement Review Committee. The committee will meet twice a year to help guide Metro's public engagement efforts. The composition includes a mix of at-large members of the public, community organizations and public involvement staff members from Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.
"As elected officials, the Metro Council is responsible for making good decisions that benefit the region and the public we serve," said Councilor Kathryn Harrington. "We are looking forward to the input from the PERC to help Metro provide the most effective public involvement possible to inform our decisions.
The appointments complete a two-year process to replace the Metro Committee for Citizen Involvement that previously oversaw the agency's public engagement activity. The new committee is a part of a multi-track strategy to ensure that Metro’s public involvement is effective, reaches diverse audiences and harnesses emerging best practices. In addition to the committee, Metro has convened a public involvement peer group, will hold an annual community summit, conduct online surveys and develop an annual report of Metro’s public involvement practices.