Goal 1 directs local governments to facilitate community engagement “in all phases of the planning process." The “planning process” is distinct from the implementation of an adopted plan, which includes the permitting and development phases. The planning process informs the local comprehensive plan. Goal 1 requires each city and county to have a community engagement program that addresses:
- Opportunities for widespread public involvement,
- Effective two-way communication with the public,
- The ability for the public to be involved in all phases of long-range planning,
- Making technical information easy to understand,
- Feedback mechanisms for policy makers to respond to public input, and
- Adequate financial support for community engagement efforts.
The goal also calls for local governments to designate a committee for citizen involvement (CCI) to monitor and encourage community engagement in planning.
DLCD provides a staff liaison to the Community Involvement Advisory Committee (CIAC). The CIAC is named in ORS 197.130 as the “Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee” and conducts business under the name Community Involvement Advisory Committee. The CIAC advises the Land Conservation and Development Commission on matters related to Goal 1. DLCD also provides staff to answer questions about Goal 1 and community engagement in the land use planning process for local governments and members of the public.
Adopted: 12/27/74; Effective: 1/25/75
Amended: 2/17/88; Effective: 3/31/88
Read full text version of Goal 1
Administrative Rules that implement Goal 1:
None.
Related:
Oregon's Community Involvement Advisory Committee
Putting the People in Planning
Equitable Engagement Toolkit