About Community Budget Advisory Committees
Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBACs) are groups of community members that review and make recommendations on county departmental budgets and operations.
Multnomah County's Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBACs) are established in county code [section 3.300] directing the community to confer on the budget and provide a means of informing the community about county budget challenges and decisions. CBACs are one of the key ways that the county receives community input on its budget priorities. CBAC volunteers hear directly from department directors and other staff about the county’s programs and services. Together, they make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners about how Multnomah County can best use its resources to serve the community.
There are ten CBACs, one for each Multnomah County department. The Central Community Budget Advisory Committee (CCBAC) is made up of one member from each CBAC, and is charged with making county-wide recommendations to the Chair, the Board and the public that may cross departmental lines and affect one or more departments. Find meetings of each CBAC listed here.
Multnomah County CBACs
There are 10 Multnomah County Community Budget Advisory Committees, and one Central Community Budget Advisory Committee which consists of representatives from each CBAC. Learn more about each CBAC on their sites:
- Department of Community Justice CBAC
- Department of Community Services CBAC
- Department of County Assets & Department of County Management CBAC (website coming soon)
- Department of County Human Services CBAC
- District Attorney’s Office CBAC (website coming soon)
- Health Department CBAC
- Homeless Services Department CBAC
- Multnomah County Library CBAC
- Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office CBAC
- Non-Departmental Offices CBAC
Read CBAC Recommendation Reports
In recent years, CBAC recommendations have prioritized services for mental health, racial equity, housing and public safety. Although not all CBAC recommendations are adopted, input from committee members improves how the county uses revenue and delivers services to residents. Review CBAC Recommendation Reports, Fiscal Year 2018-Present.
Important CBAC Documents
CBAC Section of County Code: §3.301
CBAC Policy Guide 2025
How to Apply
Community Budget Advisory Committees will be recruiting new members for the 2026-2027 year (advising on the FY28 budget) in summer 2026. Check out the Join a Community Budget Advisory Committee page to learn about CBACs and the application process.
Want to learn more?
To learn more about the CBAC program and how to apply - check out the Join a Community Budget Advisory Committee page. There you will also find information on how to join one of our virtual 30-minute info sessions, drop into our virtual office hours, schedule time to talk to staff, or email us.
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