Camas to explore change in form of government

Camas Mayor Steve Hogan announced last week the creation of an advisory group to explore a possible change to the city’s form of government. The proposed committee members include former Camas mayor Nan Henriksen, former Camas city councilors Greg Anderson, Ellen Burton and Don Chaney, and Dan Duringer.

The city is considering changing to a council-city manager form of government, in which the mayor serves in a more ceremonial role while the city’s day-to-day operations are handled by a city manager appointed by council members elected by city residents. The city currently operates under a hybrid form of government as a mayor-council system, with the professional assistance of a city administrator appointed by the mayor with the consent of the council.