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Quasi-Public


 Overview

​In general, "quasi-public" entities are publicly chartered bodies that provide a public service and are overseen by an appointed board, commission, or committee. Typically, these entities do not rely on the State's General Fund to operate.

House Bill 2946 (2017) added new data and informational reporting requirements to the Oregon Transparency website, 
for all Oregon quasi-public entities such as:
  • semi-independent state agencies;
  • public corporations;
  • and insurance entities, etc. 
Data and informational reporting requirements include:
  • revenues;​​
  • budgets; 
  • expenditures.​​

 Quasi-Public Reports
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Download Quasi-Public Reports from data.oregon.gov. 
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 Other: Quasi-Public Entities
The mission of Home Forward is to assure that the people of the community are sheltered. Home Forward has a special responsibility to those who encounter barriers to housing because of income, disability, or special needs, and will continue to promote, operate and develop affordable housing that engenders stability, self-sufficiency, self-respect and pride in its residents and represents a long-term community asset. Home Forward is a community leader creating public commitment, policies, and funding streams to preserve and develop affordable housing​.

Home Forward (Formerly known as The Housing Authority of Portland) has four commissioners who represent the City of Portland; two represent the City of Gresham, and two represent Multnomah County. A ninth member -- who participates in one of Home Forward’s housing programs -- represents residents and program participants. Commissioners are recommended from the area they serve, appointed by the Mayor of Portland, and approved by the Portland City Council. They serve on the Board for a four year term that is renewable.

Lane Transit District (LTD) was founded in 1970 under the laws of the State of Oregon that allowed for the formation of transit districts as special taxing entities. This district operates in the Eugene and Springfield areas; serves a large population base with a fleet of buses; traveling millions of miles annually.
 
LTD is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of seven members, each appointed by the Governor of Oregon. Each Board member represents a subdistrict of LTD's service area. The Board is responsible for development of District policies and hires and directs the activities of the general manager. The general manager, in turn, directs the daily activities of the District and is responsible for the overall management of the District and its employees.​
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The Portland Development Commission (PDC) mission is to bring together resources to achieve Portland’s vision of a diverse, sustainable community with healthy neighborhoods, a vibrant central city, a strong regional economy, and quality jobs and housing for all.

PDC is governed by a volunteer Board of Commissioners who are approved by City Council and report directly to Portland's Mayor. The Board is authorized by the City Charter to administer the business activities of the agency.

The mission of the Port of Portland is to enhance the region's economy and quality of life by providing efficient cargo and air passenger access to national and global markets. 

A nine-member commission, appointed by the Governor of Oregon and ratified by the Oregon Senate, sets Port policy during its monthly meetings. At least two commissioners must each live in one of the three counties in the Port district. The remaining members may live in any part of the state. Commissioners serve four-year terms and can be reappointed. The Commission appoints the Port's executive director.General Website
TriMet is a municipal corporation of the State of Oregon. It is a public body. It has broad powers to provide mass transportation on behalf of the district. It can issue and​​​ sell general obligation and revenue bonds, levy an employer payroll tax and levy a tax measured by net earnings from self-employment.
 
TriMet is governed by a seven-member board of directors. They are appointed by the Governor to represent, and must live in, certain geographical districts. The term of office is four years, but board members serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The board sets agency policy, enacts legislation (taxing and ordinances relating to police ordinances) and reviews certain contracts.