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City attorney outlines conflict‑of‑interest limits on council vote to change stipends
2245104 · February 6, 2025
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Summary
The city attorney reminded councilors that voting to change their own stipends raises conflict‑of‑interest rules; she said compensation changes typically are handled by referral to voters or by structuring changes to affect future officeholders, and councilors may donate their stipends voluntarily.
City counsel advised the St. Helens City Council on Feb. 5 that changes to council compensation can present conflicts of interest if councilors vote on adjustments that affect their own pay.
The attorney explained that Oregon conflict‑of‑interest…
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