Committees

Audit Committee

Purpose:
To conduct the annual audit of the financial records of OAMR.
Committee Description

Yuriy Ukhach

Audit Committee Chair

City of Nehalem

 

Bylaws Committee

Purpose:
This Committee has been consolidated between the Bylaws Committee and the former City Recorder's Procedure Manual Committee. This Committee periodically reviews the OAMR Bylaws and prepares proposed changes to be considered by the membership.
Committee Description
OAMR Bylaws
OAMR Bylaws - 2023 Proposed Amendments
City Recorder's Procedure Manual 

Aimee Amerson

Bylaws Committee Chair

City of Carlton

 

Digital Assets Committee

Purpose:
The Digital Assets Committee (DAC) of the Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (OAMR) oversees the organization's online presence, including maintaining the website, curating social media content, and ensuring consistent branding across digital platforms. The committee is responsible for developing policies and procedures to guide the management of OAMR's digital assets, ensuring transparency, security, and professionalism. Additionally, the DAC establishes protocols for granting access to designated members, ensuring that only authorized individuals can manage or update the organization’s online platforms. The committee’s efforts focus on enhancing member engagement, sharing timely information, and promoting OAMR’s mission through effective digital communication strategies.

Committee Description

Lisa Figueroa

Digital Assets Committee Chair

 

Education Committee

Purpose: 
To encourage and support the OAMR membership by providing educational opportunities.
Committee Description

Ronnie Smith

Education Committee Chair

City of King City

 

Events & Fundraising Committee

Purpose: 
The Events and Fundraising Committee (EFC) plans and supports all aspects of OAMR’s
mid-year academy and annual conference and fundraising activities.
Committee Description

Subcommittee descriptions coming soon...

Susan Reeves

Events & Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

City of Scappoose

 

Krystal Stevens

Events & Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

City of Willamina

 

Kimberly Herring

Events & Fundraising Committee Member

City of Dallas

 

Membership Committee

Purpose:
The Membership Committee is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and engaged community of municipal recorders by promoting the benefits of membership in OAMR. The committee works to recruit new members, retain existing members, and enhance member engagement through outreach, education, and support.
Committee Description

June Hinojosa

Membership Committee Co-Chair

City of Bandon

 

Stacey Stockhoff

Membership Committee Co-Chair

City of La Grande

 

Mentoring & Retired Clerks Committee

Purpose:
The Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (OAMR) mentoring program is a valuable resource designed to support new members as they begin their careers. By connecting them with experienced professionals, the program helps build confidence, expand knowledge, and create lasting professional relationships. Mentors offer guidance, answer questions, and introduce mentees to others in the field, making it easier to navigate the responsibilities of the role. These connections not only strengthen individual growth but also help build a stronger, more connected Association.

Committee Description

Mentoring Program

Sylvia Murphy

Mentoring & Retired Clerks Committee Chair

City of Sherwood

 

Nominating Committee

Purpose:
To provide the membership with a slate of candidates at the annual meeting.
Committee Description

Christie Teets

Nominating Committee Chair

City of Molalla

 

Northwest Clerks Institute Education Committee

Purpose:
Members of this committee are the Chairs of the Education and Professional Development committees and one additional member appointed by the President.

Ronnie Smith

Northwest Clerks Institute Education Committee Chair

City of King City

 

Publications Committee

Purpose:
To preserve the history of the Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders through publishing four quarterly newsletters and one annual scrapbook.
Committee Description
Historical Preservation Committee Description
Newsletter Committee Description

Deadline for submission of articles for:

• Spring Edition: March 15, 2024
• Summer Edition: June 14, 2024
• Fall Edition: October 4, 2024
• Winter Edition: December 13, 2024

Gloria Tucker

Publications Committee Chair

Port of Newport

 

Records & Regulations Committee

Purpose:
The purpose of the Records and Regulations Committee (RRC) is to provide records management information and guidance to OAMR members and to monitor proposed legislation and regulations affecting municipal government. The RRC will maintain working relationships with the League of Oregon Cities (LOC), the Oregon Secretary of State Archives Division, and other government agencies for the purposes of networking, education, and advocacy.
Committee Description

Scholarship Committee

Purpose:
To administer financial aid, in the form of scholarships, to OAMR members who otherwise would not be able to take advantage of educational opportunities.
Committee Description

Cathy Nelson

Scholarship Committee Chair

City of Harrisburg