The new voter-mandated Oversight System consists of two branches: the Office of Community-Based Police Accountability (OCPA) and the Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA). One of the Board's initial responsibilities will be hiring a Director to oversee the staff and operations of the OCPA. Portland City Code Title 35 outlines the roles and responsibilities for investigators in the OCPA and introduces a new classification within the City's structure: the Oversight Navigator. Establishing these classifications for OCPA, now, will give the Director the flexibility to hire as soon as they are ready, better ensuring the office becomes operational in a timely manner.
Official proposal and impact statementOrdinance2026-065
Should Portland create three new classifications and establish compensation ranges for an Investigator I, Investigator II, and Oversight Navigator within the Office of…
The new voter-mandated Oversight System consists of two branches: the Office of Community-Based Police Accountability (OCPA) and the Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA). One of the Board's initial responsibilities will be hiring a Director to oversee the staff and operations of the OCPA. Portland City Code Title 35 outlines the roles and responsibilities for investigators in the OCPA and introduces a new classification within the City's structure: the Oversight Navigator. Establishing these classifications for OCPA, now, will give the Director the flexibility to hire as soon as they are ready, better ensuring the office becomes operational in a timely manner.
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Create three new classifications and establish compensation ranges for an Investigator I, Investigator II, and Oversight Navigator within the Office of Community-based Police Accountability
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Official matter classification and recordThere was an extensive public process for community members and stakeholders who provided their critiques and comments in support of the Oversight System. These classifications will support the staffing and operational component required to deliver the voter-approved services. These classifications will independently, promptly, fairly and impartially investigate sworn employees and supervisors within the Portland Police Bureau with a primary focus on community concerns.
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Referred · 5–0
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Motion to refer the Ordinance, Document Number 2026-065, back to the Office of the Mayor: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Green. (Aye (5): Dunphy, Kanal, Novick, Green, Smith). Item referred back to the Office of Mayor Wilson.
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The creation of these classifications does not present a financial or budgetary impact that is not beyond the existing authorized budget. The Oversight System budget of $14.8 million dollars is proportional to five percent of the concurrently adopted Portland Police Bureau's annual operating budget. The amount of funding needed for staffing within OCPA is not yet determined. The OCPA Director will determine how many positions are needed for each classification.
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Current proposal · not final actionOrdinance 2026-065
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The City of Portland ordains.Section 1. The Council finds:In accordance with the policies established by the City Council and based on a classification and compensation review, the Bureau of Human Resources is creating three new classifications for which compensation rates need to be established.This compensation range is necessary for the new classifications, which are created to support staffing and operations for the Office of Community-based Police Accountability (OCPA). The pay rates and ranges will be consistent with the City's Pay Equity Policy as determined by Bureau of Human Resources Classification and Compensation. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: The following compensation is authorized for the following classifications newly created by Bureau of Human Resources:Job Class - Oversight NavigatorHourly Pay Range - $28.35 to $38.24 Annual Pay Range - $58,968.00 to $79,539.20Job Class - OCPA Investigator IHourly Pay Range - $34.20 to $48.11Annual Pay Range - $71,136.00 to $100,068.80Job Class - OCPA Investigator II Hourly Pay Range - $44.38 to $56.38Annual Pay Range - $92,310.40 to $117,270.40
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Motion to refer the Ordinance, Document Number 2026-065, back to the Office of the Mayor: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Green. (Aye (5): Dunphy, Kanal, Novick, Green, Smith). Item referred back to the Office of Mayor Wilson.
Meeting-level motion or recommendation · Feb 12, 20265 yes
Motion to refer the Ordinance, Document Number 2026-065, back to the Office of the Mayor: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Green. (Aye (5): Dunphy, Kanal, Novick, Green, Smith). Item referred back to the Office of Mayor Wilson.
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