Studies in Progress

Below you'll find a list of soon-to-be launched studies in search of committee volunteers; or studies currently in progress. Click on the study committee title link to learn more.

Ballot Measure Study Committees

Chair:

Chairs to be determined

Club seeking volunteers for soon-to-be launched ballot measure study committees. While voters await determination of what measures will be on the November 2010 ballot, City Club’s Research Board is now recruiting volunteers interested in serving on several ballot measure study committees. This year the Club will likely tackle a whole series of controversial issues ranging from private casino development to medical marijuana dispensaries to stiffer criminal sentencing to publicly financed city elections. The volunteer commitment lasts approximately six to eight weeks beginning in late July or early August, with presentations of reports to the Club’s membership in September and October. More information is available on the application. Applications are due July 16, 2010.

Oregon's Public Employees Retirement System Research Committee

Chair:

Robert Aldisert

This comprehensive research study is currently in progress. The study committee's objectives will include the following: (1) providing a brief summary of PERS history, governance, pension plans and related financial arrangements; (2) summarizing the latest available projections of employer costs by the system's actuarial consultant; (3) reviewing options that might significantly enhance the system's sustainability; and (4) preparing useful recommendations for legislative and administrative action. Read the study charge for more information about the scope and objectives of the study.

Multnomah County Public Mental Health Research Committee

Chair:

Tamsen Wassell

This comprehensive research study is currently in progress. The study committee is charged with: (1) describing Multnomah County's process for managing its mental health services; (2) describing objective effectiveness standards in regards to the management of public mental health services; (3) comparing these objective effectiveness standards to current practices in Multnomah County to determine how well the county is meeting them; and (4) identifying areas that are performing well and making recommendations for improvement in areas that are performing poorly. Read the study charge for more information about the scope and objectives of the study.