Oregon
Public Meetings Law
Formally: Oregon Public Meetings Law
Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 192.610–192.695
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 7 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed, written accepted |
| Closed Sessions | 6 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Required
Provide public notice reasonably calculated to give actual notice for regular meetings; at least 24 hours for special meetings; include list of principal subjects anticipated
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote
Public Participation
Time limits: Governing body may adopt reasonable time limits on public comment; rules may not unreasonably suppress participation per ORS § 192.640(2).
Oregon Public Meetings Law (ORS § 192.610 et seq.) does not mandate a public comment period. Bodies must provide public notice and open access but are not required by state law to accept public comment. Local governments and state agencies commonly allow comment by local policy or charter.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under ORS § 192.610 et seq.; 'convening' includes using electronic, video, or telephonic technology (2023 HB 2805). OPML applies equally to remote meetings. Remote members count toward quorum. OGEC rules effective October 1, 2024 further clarify requirements.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, all actions taken, all votes with individual member votes (ORS § 192.650)
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.