1. (1) If the facilitated dispute resolution results in an agreement between the parties, the Advocate shall prepare a written document memorializing the agreement.

   1. (a) The written agreement shall be executed by the public records requester and an authorized representative of the state agency or city.
   2. (b) The written agreement shall control the resolution of the records request.

2. (2) If the facilitated dispute resolution does not result in an agreement between the parties, the Advocate may draft a report summarizing the outcome of the dispute resolution process and make the report available to the parties.

   1. (a) The report will include the Advocate’s determination and order concerning whether a party is acting in good faith, if such a finding has been made.
   2. (b) The report will include the Advocate’s determination and order granting any remedies under ORS 192.464(4).

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 192.464 & ORS 192.468

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 192.464 & ORS 192.468

History

PRA 1-2025, adopt filed 10/24/2025, effective 11/01/2025