This section outlines the Commissioner's critical role in financial oversight and budget management. As a governing body, the Board is responsible for reviewing and approving the Port's annual budget, ensuring its fiscal stability, and authorizing major expenditures. Understanding financial statements, capital improvement plans, and the annual budget process is paramount to fulfilling the fiduciary responsibility to the Port and the community.

Basic Local Budget Law Training (February 2025)

OAR 150.504.420 – Local Budgeting Manual
The main local budgeting manual for Oregon,

OAR 150.504.400 – Local Budgeting in Oregon
A shorter, introductory document that supplements that manual. It is a not a replacement for the comprehensive manual.