Relating to public meetings.
Summary
Modifies definition of "meeting" for purposes of public meetings law to state that meeting may occur without regard to location or stated purpose for which members of governing body convene. Excludes one-on-one meetings of two members of governing body from definition of "meeting," even if serial one-on-one meetings take place between members of governing body. Establishes affirmative duty of chief administrative officer of public body or employee of public body who routinely and customarily advises governing body on public meetings law requirements to advise governing body on whether meeting content qualifies for executive session. Establishes joint and several liability for specified public body officers and employees who, with willful misconduct, fail or incorrectly advise governing body of meeting content's eligibility for executive session. Authorizes Oregon Government Ethics Commission to adopt rules establishing criteria for when official or employee of public body has affirmative duty to advise on meeting content qualification for executive session. Authorizes commission to impose civil penalties on members of governing body or specified officers or employees of public body for conducting executive sessions in which meeting content does not meet executive session requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
MW
Marty Wilde
DDemocratic
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