Section 244.390 – Status of penalties and sanctions; consideration of other penalties imposed.
(1) A penalty or sanction imposed by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission under this chapter is in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction that may be imposed according to law. (2) Before making a finding that there is cause to undertake an investigation under ORS 244.260 and before imposing […]
Section 244.400 – Possibility of attorney fees for person prevailing in contested case.
(1) A person who prevails following a contested case hearing under this chapter or ORS 171.778 may be awarded reasonable attorney fees at the conclusion of the contested case or on appeal. (2) Upon prevailing following a contested case hearing, the person may petition the Marion County Circuit Court for the purpose of determining the […]
Section 244.350 – Civil penalties; letter of reprimand or explanation.
(1) The Oregon Government Ethics Commission may impose civil penalties not to exceed: (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this subsection, $5,000 for violation of any provision of this chapter or any resolution adopted under ORS 244.160. (b) $25,000 for violation of ORS 244.045. (c) $10,000 for willfully violating ORS […]
Section 244.355 – Failure to file trading statement.
A person who intentionally fails to file a complete and accurate statement under ORS 244.055 commits a Class C felony. [2007 c.865 §31]
Section 244.360 – Additional civil penalty equal to twice amount of financial benefit.
In addition to civil penalties imposed under ORS 244.350, if a public official has financially benefited the public official or any other person by violating any provision of this chapter, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission may impose upon the public official a civil penalty in an amount equal to twice the amount the public official […]
Section 244.370 – Civil penalty procedure; disposition of penalties.
(1) Any civil penalty under ORS 244.350 or 244.360 shall be imposed in the manner prescribed by ORS 183.745. (2) All penalties recovered under ORS 244.350 and 244.360 shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund. [1974 c.72 §21; 1977 c.588 §11; 1989 c.706 §10; 1991 c.734 §13; 2007 c.865 […]
Section 244.260 – Complaint and adjudicatory process; confidentiality; Preliminary Review Phase; presentation of statement of facts and recommendations; Investigatory Phase; possible actions by order; report of findings; contested case procedure; limitation on commission action.
(1)(a) Any person may file with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission a signed written complaint alleging that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule adopted by the commission under this chapter. The complaint shall state the person’s reason for believing that a violation occurred and include any […]
Section 244.270 – Findings as grounds for removal; notice to public bodies.
(1) If the Oregon Government Ethics Commission finds that an appointed public official has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter, the finding is prima facie evidence of unfitness where removal is authorized for cause either by law or pursuant to section 6, Article VII (Amended) of the Oregon […]
Section 244.280 – Commission advisory opinions; effect of reliance on opinion.
(1) Upon the written request of any person, or upon its own motion, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, under signature of the chairperson, may issue and publish written commission advisory opinions on the application of ORS 192.660 or any provision of this chapter to any proposed transaction or action or any actual or hypothetical circumstance. […]
Section 244.282 – Executive director and staff advisory opinions; effect of reliance on opinion.
(1) Upon the written request of any person, the executive director of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission may issue and publish written staff advisory opinions on the application of ORS 192.660 or any provision of this chapter to any proposed transaction or action or any actual or hypothetical circumstance. (2) Not later than 30 days […]