Community Board for Police Accountability Meeting 04/08/26
Portland’s police accountability board approved new rules for public comments at meetings and adopted a consensus-style way to make decisions on April 8, 2026. MOTUS also said it finished several listening sessions for the new director hire and will move into candidate reviews next, with the board still set to review the job description.
Summary
A new set of guidelines for public comments during board meetings was approved, aiming to enhance participation and order. The guidelines specify times for comments and the process during meetings that involve substantive votes. Additionally, the board adopted a consensus making model to guide deliberations, focusing on inclusivity and efficiency. MOTUS, the firm responsible for hiring a new director, outlined their progress, including the completion of several listening sessions and plans for upcoming candidate evaluations. The next steps include further updates from MOTUS and a board review of the job description for the new director.
Key Points
- Discussion and approval of public comment guidelines for board meetings.
- Introduction of consensus making model for board deliberations.
- Presentation by MOTUS on the ongoing process for hiring a new director.
Votes (3)
Approval of meeting agenda
Approve the agenda as set forth by the board members.
Public comment guidelines
Establish guidelines for public comment during board meetings.
Rearrangement of agenda items
Move the agenda item to immediately hear from MOTUS representatives.
Action Items
- Board to receive updates from MOTUS starting April 13, 2026.
- Board to review and potentially approve the final job description on May 13, 2026.
Issues Discussed (8)
MOTUS provided an update on the hiring process for a new director, highlighting the completion of several listening sessions and outlining plans for upcoming candidate evaluations. The board will review the job description for the new director on May 13, 2026, with further updates from MOTUS starting April 13, 2026.
The board received an update from MOTUS regarding the hiring process for the new director, including completed listening sessions and upcoming candidate evaluations. The job description for the new director is scheduled for review and potential approval on May 13, 2026.
The Community Board for Police Accountability approved new guidelines for public comments during meetings to enhance participation and order. Additionally, MOTUS provided updates on the hiring process for a new director, including completed listening sessions and plans for candidate evaluations.
Referenced during broader budget discussion.
Referenced during broader budget discussion.
Referenced during broader budget discussion.
Mentioned during the meeting, but no specific discussion or action was taken regarding the Draft Ordinance on Law Enforcement Identification and Masking.
The board approved a new set of guidelines for public comments during meetings to enhance participation and order, specifying time limits and processes for comments during substantive votes. Additionally, a consensus-making model was adopted to guide deliberations, emphasizing inclusivity and efficiency.