Meeting Grievance Information

FILE A PUBLIC MEETING GRIEVANCE: HB 2805 grievance procedure 

Oregon HB 2805 allows a person who believes a governing body of the city has violated the state public meetings law to file a written grievance.  Pursuant to ORS 192.705 and OAR 199-050-0070, the grievance must: 

  • Be in writing;
  • Be filed with the public body within 30 days of the meeting where the alleged violation occurred;
  • Set forth the specific facts and circumstances that are alleged to violate public meetings law, including identification of the governing body and date of the meeting;
  • State the name and contact information of the person filing the grievance; and
  • Contain any other information required by Oregon Government Ethics Commission rules (OAR 199-050-0070).

How to file a grievance:

  • Email to recorder@ci.sandy.or.us;
  • Mail to City of Sandy, 39250 Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055; OR
  • In-person delivery at Sandy City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays.

What happens after I file a grievance? 

The City has 21 days after receiving the grievance to provide a written response to the person who filed the grievance and send a copy of the grievance and city response to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. 

If you have questions, please call 503-668-5533. 

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