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Oregon Government Ethics Commission

Oregon Government Ethics Commission
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC), established by vote of the people in 1974, is a seven-member citizen commission charged with enforcing government ethic laws. Oregon government ethic laws prohibit public officials from using office for financial gain, and require public disclosure of economic conflict of interest. The OGEC also enforces state laws which require lobbyists and the entities they represent to register and periodically report their expenditures. The third area of OGEC jurisdiction is the executive session provisions of public meetings law.
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Annual Executive Director Performance Evaluation
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission is committed to developing the Executive Director to his full potential. In order to further this effort, you are being asked to provide input information. Your answers to these questions are important. Please complete the form and then click on the "submit by email" button at the top or bottom of the form. Forms must be returned by Friday, November 13. Thank you for your participation.
Furloughs - state office closure dates
The current recession has reduced state revenues, and has forced the Legislature to make deep cuts in agency budgets. Coping with these cuts requires closing most state offices and facilities on the days listed in the link below. State workers affected by the closures will take unpaid furloughs on those days. We apologize for any inconvenience these closures might cause, and we look forward to restoration of a full work schedule for all state agencies when the economy improves.
Commission Funding Fee Assessment
The 2007 Legislature enacted law (ORS 244.255) that reorganized the funding of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission in response to the public's request to remove the agency from the General Fund and create a more stable funding source.
Ethics Commission Rule Making
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission is revising its administrative rules. The proposed rules and hearing notices are now available.
OGEC Resources
LOBBYING
To report or not to report, that is the question.
Answers to questions that are commonly asked regarding lobby expenditure reports.
RECENT OPINIONS
Easy access to most recent Advisory and Staff Opinions.

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