The Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District was created in 2019 by the Oregon legislature to modernize and streamline the way flood risk and water safety are managed in northern Multnomah County. The District began operations in July 2024. The District manages levees, pump stations, and conveyances that protect homes, businesses, and infrastructure in the region. It is forming a 9-member Board of Directors to lead the strategic direction of the agency; 5 positions are elected and 4 are appointed.Term in office for each position is to be determined by lot after the election. The position is nonpartisan. A compensation policy has not yet been determined but an optional monthly stipend of $400 has been proposed.