The Commissioners serve five-year terms (unless appointed to fill an unexpired term of a previous member) and they are appointed by the Portland City Council. They meet once a month and vote on various items — policies, budget approvals, etc.

The By-Laws state:

The Commissioners of the Authority shall perform such duties as are incumbent upon them by reason of their appointmenht to any office and by law, and shall perform such other duties and functions as may from time to time be required by the Authority or its By-Laws, or which may arise by reason of their appointment to serve on committees functioning within the Authority or in cooperation with other persons or groups.

Clifford Ginn, Chairperson

Thomas Valleau, Vice Chairperson

Kathryn Malconian, Commissioner

Faith McLean, Commissioner

Shirley Peterson, Commissioner

Robyn Tucker, Commissioner

The Board of Commissioners meets on a monthly basis.

The meeting is held the first Thursday of each month at 5:30pm in our administrative offices at 14 Baxter Boulevard, or such other location as shall be designated at a prior meeting of the Board.