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Oregon Government Ethics Commission

Oregon Government Ethics Commission
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC), established by vote of the people in 1974, is a seven-member citizen commission charged with enforcing government ethic laws. Oregon government ethic laws prohibit public officials from using office for financial gain, and require public disclosure of economic conflict of interest. The OGEC also enforces state laws which require lobbyists and the entities they represent to register and periodically report their expenditures. The third area of OGEC jurisdiction is the executive session provisions of public meetings law.
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Commission Funding Fee Assessment
The 2007 Legislature enacted law (ORS 244.255) that reorganized the funding of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission in response to the public's request to remove the agency from the General Fund and create a more stable funding source.
Furloughs - state office closure dates
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The current recession has reduced state revenues, and has forced the Legislature to make deep cuts in agency budgets. Coping with these cuts requires closing state offices. State workers affected by the closures will take unpaid furloughs on those days. We apologize for any inconvenience these closures might cause, and we look forward to restoration of a full work schedule for all state agencies when the economy improves.
IMPORTANT LOBBYING INFORMATION
All lobbying registrations are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. If you are continuing to represent clients in 2012, you must file new registration forms with the Commission. The "Lobbying Registration Statement" form is available by accessing the forms and publications link on our website.
4th QUARTER LOBBYING EXPENDITURE REPORTS ARE DUE ON JANUARY 17, 2012!!
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All Lobbyist and Client/Employer expenditure reports will be mailed out on December 15, 2011 and are due and required to be recieved or postmarked by Tuesday January 17, 2012. You may return your report by fax to 503-373-1456 or by scanning and emailing to ogec.mail@state.or.us. If you have any quesitons or need a duplicate form contact staff at 503-378-5105.
OGEC Resources
iLinc Webinars - Presented Live Over the Internet
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OGEC is pleased to offer iLinc Webinars as a training option!

These 30 minute trainings are presented live by an OGEC trainer using the internet. Several different classes will be presented each month. Anyone may participate in any of these classes, but the number of available spaces is limited. Please register at least one day in advance by emailing OGEC.Training@state.or.us. Webinars are provided free of charge. OGEC can also provide customized webinar trainings for any group on request.
GUIDE for PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Public Officials
The Guide for Public Officials has been revised following 2009 Legislative changes. The updated guide is now available.
ETHICS INFORMATION FOR WEBSITES
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Would you like to include government
ethics information on your website?

Would you like to connect public officials and
members of the public to ethics resources?

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission can help!

OGEC is pleased to offer ethics information that you can easily post to your website. The attached document assembles a variety of ethics material all in one place, allowing you to quickly choose what you want use. We can also create a custom ethics resource just for you. Let us know what you need!
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
OGEC is pleased to present trainings around the state.
We recently completed trainings in the cities of Bend and Grants Pass. Upcoming trainings will be announced as they are scheduled. Call now to host a training in your area.

Click the following links to learn more:
ON-LINE TRAINING THROUGH iLEARN OREGON
OGEC is pleased to offer free on-line training through iLearn Oregon. Training modules are short, focused, and convenient. There are trainings on several topics, including conflicts of interest, gifts, and executive sessions.

Whether you are a public official or a private citizen, anyone with an email address can take training through iLearn Oregon at no cost. iLearn trainings are available from any internet connected computer.

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