1. (1) A quorum of the members of a governing body shall not, outside of a meeting conducted in compliance with the Public Meetings Law, use a series of communications of any kind, directly or through intermediaries, for the purpose of deliberating or deciding on any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the governing body.

2. (2) The prohibitions in section (1) apply to using any one or a combination of the following methods of communication:

   1. (a) In-person;
   2. (b) Telephone calls;
   3. (c) Videos, videoconferencing, or electronic video applications;
   4. (d) Written communications, including electronic written communications, such as email, texts, and other electronic applications;
   5. (e) Use of one or more intermediaries to convey information among members; and
   6. (f) Any other means of conveying information.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 244.290

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 192.610, ORS 192.630, ORS 192.685 & ORS 192.690

History

GEC 1-2024, adopt filed 09/24/2024, effective 10/01/2024