Boards and Commissions

Be a part of the vision. Get involved with your City. Volunteer for a City of St. Helens board or commission.  For more information, call our City Recorder's office at 503-366-8217.  All members of these boards and commissions are appointed by the City Council and serve at its pleasure. Click on the links to the right for more information on each Board and Commission.

Currently Recruiting

Budget Committee - term expires December 31, 2026 (deadline to apply is 1/7/25)
Parks & Trails Commission - term expires December 31, 2028 (deadline to apply is 12/20/24)
Planning Commission - term expires December 31, 2026 (deadline to apply is 1/10/25)

Click here to complete a Boards and Commissions application.

If you would like to be added to our mass distribution list for City emails to be notified when an opening exists, please email kpayne@sthelensoregon.gov. 

Submitting a Grievance Alleging Violation of Public Meetings Law

St. Helens meeting bodies, including the City Council and all boards and commissions, are subject to Oregon's Public Meetings Law (PML).  Violations of the PML should be reported through the grievance process outlined by state law and the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC).  To report a violation of the PML by a St. Helens meeting body, submit a written grievance statement to the City Recorder's Office by email at cr@sthelensoregon.gov, by mail, or in person during regular business hours (8:30am-12pm & 1-5pm) to:

City of St. Helens
City Recorder's Office
265 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR  97051

Once received, the City will initiate the process as outlined by the OGEC (see link above).