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Oregon Government Ethics Commission

The Commission can only investigate the following areas:

• Oregon Government Ethics Law in ORS Chapter 244, which includes:
  • Use of public office for personal financial gain
  • Conflicts of interest for public officials
  • Nepotism by public officials
  • Prohibited gifts to public officials
  • Statements of Economic Interest that some public officials must file
• Lobby Law in ORS 171.725 - 171.785; 171.992
• Oregon Public Meetings Law in ORS 192.610-192.690, including executive sessions:
  • Before submitting a Public Meetings Law Complaint, mandatory prerequisites must be satisfied. You must:
    • File a written grievance with the public body at issue, within 30 days of the date of the meeting where the alleged violation occurred.
    • Wait 21 days for the Public Body to respond to your grievance in writing.
  • When submitting a Public Meetings Law Complaint:
    • You are required to upload documentation that you have satisfied these mandatory prerequisites.