Notice of Proposed Rulemaking April 4, 2023 - May 5, 2023

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Office of the Auditor. Portland City Charter Section 2-506(b) requires the City Auditor to establish human resources rules and policies for the Office of the Auditor that are consistent with City human resource rules and policies, except where the Auditor determines in writing that a City human resources rule or policy impairs the Auditor’s independence or duties.

The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rules for adoption:
ARA 3.03     Recruitment and Hiring
ARA 3.04     Employee Behavior and Expectations
ARA 3.06     Leaves
ARA 3.10     Employee Benefits
ARA 3.11     Ethical Conduct

Reviewing the Proposed Rules
The proposed rules are available on-line:
ARA 3.03  Recruitment and Hiring
ARA 3.04  Employee Behavior and Expectations
ARA 3.06  Leaves
ARA 3.10  Employee Benefits
ARA 3.11  Ethical Conduct

View versions of the proposed rules with tracked changes:
ARA 3.03  Recruitment and Hiring
ARA 3.04  Employee Behavior and Expectations
ARA 3.06  Leaves
ARA 3.10  Employee Benefits
ARA 3.11  Ethical Conduct

Deadline for Submitting Comments
The City Auditor invites employees and the public to comment on the proposed revised rules. To be considered, comments must be received by 5:00 PM on May 5th, 2023.  

Submitting Comments on the Proposed Rules
Comments may be:
  • Submitted through this online form.
  • Emailed to: auditorsoffice@portlandoregon.gov
  • Submitted in person or by mail at City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave., Room 130, Portland, OR 97204
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with this form, please contact the Auditor's Office.

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* 1. Please submit your comments about the proposed rules ARA 3.03, ARA 3.04, ARA 3.06, ARA 3.10, and ARA 3.11. You do not have to identify yourself.

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