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OGEC Votes to Compromise Executive Session Confidentiality
By a unanimous vote, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) voted today to approve administrative rules that would erode the security of executive sessions by allowing virtual attendance by media. The LOC, other local government interests, and legislators offered comments to the OGEC in opposition to the provision, but that input was disregarded. While the commission did have questions about the rule, discussion was directed through the OGEC staff and no experts on public meetings law were part of the discussion. The LOC is advising its members to disallow virtual attendance of any party at executive sessions in which media are allowed to attend.
The LOC will be seeking a legislative remedy in 2025 on this individual matter as well as the addition of local government representatives on the OGEC.
Contact: Scott Winkels, Lobbyist - swinkels@orcities.org
Last Updated 9/20/24