The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) has released their webinar training on Public Meetings Law. Registration for this training is now available on their website. 

The OGEC Public Meetings Law Training is designed for governing body members subject to Public Meetings Law. This webinar satisfies the training requirement in ORS 192.700. The course content covers the individual responsibilities of governing body members, how statutes apply to holding a public meeting, the grievance process, and an overview of executive session. This session is 2.5 hours long. 

If you are interested in attending this webinar, visit the OGEC live webinar page. Scroll down to the bottom to view all upcoming trainings. Choosing the list view on the calendar makes it easier to read which trainings are scheduled. Click on a training and the registration link will be in the pop up window (unless the class is full). Public Meetings Law webinars spots are filling up fast, so register soon. 

Update: SDAO Public Meetings Law Training

SDAO is pleased to announce that our in-person Public Meetings Law training has been officially approved by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC). We will begin offering this training in September.

Designed specifically for district board members, managers, and staff, this training provides practical guidance and real-world examples to help participants navigate Oregon’s Public Meetings Law with clarity and confidence. Content is tailored to the unique responsibilities of special districts and will assist governing bodies in maintaining compliance in everyday decision-making. Members of a governing body who attend and complete this training will fulfill the requirement outlined in ORS 192.700.

Online Training Update

Although we are excited about the approval of our in-person training, we are still working with OGEC to secure approval for the online version available through the Vector Solutions platform. This ongoing process has included multiple meetings between SDAO, OGEC, and Vector Solutions. Please note that the current version on the platform is not approved and will be updated to reflect OGEC’s requirements. We will keep you informed once the revised training is approved and published.

Scheduling In-Person Training

To arrange an in-person session for your district, please contact Shanta Carter.