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 244.390 – 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 244.310 – Executive director.
(1) The Oregon Government Ethics Commission shall appoint an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the commission. (2) The executive director is responsible for the administrative operations of the commission and shall perform such other duties as may be designated or assigned to the executive director from time to time by the commission. […]
Section 244.213 – Contributions to fund.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, any person may contribute to a legal expense trust fund established under ORS 244.205 to 244.221. (2) A person may make contributions of moneys to a legal expense trust fund in unlimited amounts. Pro bono legal assistance and other in-kind assistance may also be provided […]
Section 244.320 – Manual on government ethics; effect of reliance on manual; revision.
(1) The Oregon Government Ethics Commission shall prepare and publish a manual on government ethics that explains in terms understandable to legislative and public officials and the public the requirements of this chapter and the commission’s interpretation of those requirements whether stated by rule or in an opinion. The manual shall set forth recommended uniform […]
Section 244.215 – Fund account.
(1) A trustee of a legal expense trust fund shall establish a single exclusive account in a financial institution, as defined in ORS 706.008. The financial institution must be located in this state and must ordinarily conduct business with the general public in this state. (2) The trustee shall maintain the account in the name […]