Public Records Advisory Council

The Public Records Advisory Council (PRAC) is authorized under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 192.461-483.

The PRAC consists of bipartisan public records experts representing state and local governments, the media, the public, and public sector workforce.
The PRAC will meet at least once every six months and at other times and places specified by the call of the chair or a majority of the members.

Duties

Select and appoint the Public Records Advocate.
Survey state agency, other jurisdictions and public body practices and procedures for:

Receiving public records requests, identifying the existence of records responsive to the requests and gathering and disclosing responsive records;
Determining fee estimates and imposing or waiving fees; and
Determining and applying exemptions from required disclosure.

Identify inefficiencies and inconsistencies in application of the public records law that impede transparency in public process and government.
Make recommendations on changes in law, policy, or practice that could enhance transparency in public process and government, and facilitate rapid dissemination of records to requesters.
Make recommendations on the role of the Public Records Advocate as facilitator in disputes between custodians of public records and public record requesters.
Report to Governor and Legislature by December 1 of each even-numbered year the findings of the council since the council's last report including recommendations for legislation.

Upcoming Meetings

(Information about upcoming meetings, including agendas, other materials, and how to attend, will be posted below when available.)