The City of Independence has a variety of committees that are working constantly to serve you better. Below is a description of each of our committees; we will be working to update the website to include agendas for these committees. You can view our Facebook page for current updates.
The meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, should be made at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to Myra Russell, City Recorder/Executive Assistant to the City Manager, 503.837.1174
Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 199-050-0070 requires the public body to publish on its website the contact information of the person to whom a grievance may be submitted alleging a violation by the governing body of the Public Meeting Law. The full text of this rule can be viewed by clicking here.
Written grievances must be submitted to the Independence City Recorder within 30 calendar days from the date of the meeting where the alleged violation occurred and must contain the following information: (1) the name of the governing body that allegedly violated the Public Meetings Law; (2) the date of the meeting where the alleged violation occurred; (3) the specific facts and circumstances that you assert amounts to a violation of the Public Meetings Law; (4) the date of the grievance; and (5) the name and contact information of the person submitting the grievance. The grievance may be submitted in person at the Independence Civic Center, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 11:30 am or 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm. You may also submit the grievance by mail to Independence City Recorder, City of Independence, Post Office Box 7, Independence, OR 97351 or by email to mrussell@ci.independence.or.us
