Or. Admin. R. 345-015-0003 – Remote and Electronic Public Meeting and Hearings

(1) The Council or Chair may waive any provision of OAR chapter 345 requiring that a public meeting or public hearing be held in person or in a specific geographical area, if:
1. (a) The Council or Chair finds that in-person attendance at the meeting or hearing would present a risk to public health or safety or the health and safety of the participants;
2. (b) The public meeting or public hearing is held through the use of telephone or other electronic communication in accordance with ORS 192.610 to 192.690; and
3. (c) For public hearings, the Council provides an opportunity for submission of testimony by telephone, video, or through some other electronic or virtual means, or provides a means of submitting written testimony, including by email or other electronic methods, that the Council may consider in a timely manner.
(2) This rule does not apply to:
1. (a) Any meeting or hearing otherwise required to be held in-person or in a specified geographic location by ORS chapter 469; or
2. (b) A contested case hearing held pursuant to ORS chapter 183 and OAR chapter 345.

ORS 469.470

ORS 192.670