File a Public Meeting Grievance

FILE A PUBLIC MEETING GRIEVANCE 

Service: File a written grievance alleging public meetings violations 

HB 2805 grievance procedure 

HB 2805 (HB2805 (oregonlegislature.gov)) allows a person who believes a governing body of the city has violated the state public meetings law to file a written grievance.  Pursuant to ORS 192.705 and OAR 199-050-0070, the grievance must: 

• Be in writing;
• Be filed with the public body within 30 days of the meeting where the alleged violation occurred;
• Set forth the specific facts and circumstances that are alleged to violate public meetings law, including identification of the governing body and date of the meeting;
• State the name and contact information of the person filing the grievance; and
• Contain any other information required by Oregon Government Ethics Commission rules (OAR 199-050-0070).

How to file a grievance 

Submit a grievance to the City Attorney by:

1. Email to Cityattorneysoffice@portlandoregon.gov;
2. First class mail to City Attorney’s Office, 1221 SW 4^th Ave., Suite 430, Portland, OR 97204; or
3. In-person delivery between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm or between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday except holidays.

What happens after I file a grievance? 

The city has 21 days after receiving the grievance to provide a written response to the person who filed the grievance and send a copy of the grievance and city response to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. 

If you have questions, please call 503-823-4047.